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Pete Sessions: “I was deeply shocked and saddened by these heartbreaking events and I join my colleagues and I know all of America…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2011
I was deeply shocked and saddened by these heartbreaking events and I join my colleagues and I know all of America looked on TV on Saturday as we all condemned not only in our own hearts but also as our families spoke around the tables about what had happened. We condemn this senseless act of violence. Congresswoman Giffords is a dedicated public servant and has served the people of Arizona for over 10 years. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2006. She is known as a steadfast leader in Congress for her constituents. I would see her often on the airplane as we would travel back every weekend. She is known by each of us as a kind and wonderful person who serves with honor and who is a very deeply genuine and a warm person with friends on both sides of the aisle.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas
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govinfo.gov
Jan 12, 2011

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The speaker addresses the tragic shooting involving Congresswoman Giffords and expresses support for her and the victims.

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