Barack Obama actually said...

As we mark this occasion, we're also mindful of the empty chair in this chamber, and we pray for the health of our colleague and our friend, gabby Giffords.

Context

President Obama acknowledges the absence of Congresswoman Giffords during the State of the Union address.

01/24/2011

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