“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordJanuary 29, 2013
Gabby and I were elected to the House of Representatives in the same year, and her courage continues to inspire us.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Editor's note · Context

Hirono acknowledges Gabby Giffords' courage and influence on gun violence discussions.

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