Chris Van Hollen: “Many of us have just come from a congressional prayer service for the victims of the terrible tragedy in Arizona where…”

“Many of us have just come from a congressional prayer service for the victims of the terrible tragedy in Arizona where we sang ``Heal Us Now.'' We all know in this body that Gabby Giffords is one of our brightest lights: smart, fair, courageous, and considerate of people of all points of view. She is a very effective legislator and a caring and thoughtful friend. And the people of Arizona could not have a better representative in this United States Congress. On Saturday, she was doing the job she loves so dearly and takes so seriously: meeting with her constituents and listening to their concerns when this senseless act of violence occurred. We come together to grieve for those who were killed, including Gabby's talented and energetic outreach director, Gabe Zimmerman; to pray for the quick recovery of those injured; and to honor those who, in a moment of chaos and violence, took heroic actions that saved the lives of many, including Gabby. Gabby Giffords is a person who is always thinking of others--her constituents, her staff, her colleagues.”