Jackie Speier: “Less than 3 weeks ago, a horrible tragedy in Arizona gave our Nation pause. All Americans were horrified at the news…”

“Less than 3 weeks ago, a horrible tragedy in Arizona gave our Nation pause. All Americans were horrified at the news that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, her staff, and constituents were shot in an appalling act of violence. Six people lost their lives that day. Even more were hurt. And our friend Gabby now faces a long road to recovery. But some good came out of all of that horror. Ordinary Americans risked their lives to help those in need. Violence was denounced from the left and from the right. And Members of Congress pledged to not let this tragedy keep them from meeting with their constituents. To honor Gabby, the other Tucson victims, and our great democracy, I have introduced a resolution today that designates the first Saturday in January as 'National Congress on Your Corner Day.' We cannot allow one single gunman to alter our representative form of government. In that spirit, I will be holding a Congress on Your Corner in my district this weekend. And I know that when Gabby is fully recovered, she will do the same. To honor all those affected by the Tucson tragedy, I urge support of this resolution.”