Ed Perlmutter: “This woman was conducting something so essential to the fabric of our democracy. And to the grocery stores, the coffee…”

“This woman was conducting something so essential to the fabric of our democracy. And to the grocery stores, the coffee shops, and the flea markets, those that provide these venues where people feel comfortable to come and express their views, just, thank you. I do these kinds of events every other Saturday. We obviously have to work with the different grocery stores and law enforcement to see if we can continue to operate in these fashions, but this is what it's all about. Gabby Giffords is as good as they get. We pray for her speedy recovery, and we thank her for her service.”