Michele Bachmann: “Today I join with my colleagues in condemning the savage attack in Tucson last Saturday that shattered the lives of so…”

“Today I join with my colleagues in condemning the savage attack in Tucson last Saturday that shattered the lives of so many innocent victims, and their families and friends, and broke the heart of a nation. Since the news of this awful tragedy, I have prayed through tears for comfort, and for peace in the midst of the storm, for the families of the six people whose lives were senselessly ended by a gunman who had no concern for human life. I have also been praying for healing for those who were injured; among them a respected colleague and friend, Gabby Giffords. Gabby and I came to Congress together in 2006. Over the years we have often voted differently. From time to time, we found ourselves at opposite ends of the table during media interviews, offering contrasting viewpoints. But the moment we stepped away from the set, we greeted each other as we often did on the House floor, as friends, with a hug, a warm smile, and a few precious moments of conversation. I cherished those times with Gabby, and I look forward to renewing them as she recovers and returns to the good, faithful, and hard-working service that she has given to the people of Arizona's 8th District. I am rejoicing to hear the doctor's prognosis of recovery for Gabby, but my heart is broken for the families of the six victims who lost loved ones in that unconscionable act last Saturday.”