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On the recordJanuary 29, 2013
I want to say a particular thanks, as others have, to Captain Kelly and to Gabby Giffords for your courage and strength in being here today.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut
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Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal acknowledges the bravery of Captain Kelly and Gabby Giffords at the hearing.

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