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Gabby Giffords: We are not here as victims. We are speaking to you today as Americans.

On the recordJanuary 29, 2013
We are not here as victims. We are speaking to you today as Americans.
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Gabby Giffords
Arizona

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Gabrielle Giffords emphasizes their active role in addressing gun violence.

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