American - Politician | June 8, 1970 -
Speaking is physically difficult for me.
Gabrielle Giffords
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People have told me that I'm courageous, but I have seen greater courage.
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Many may look at me and see mostly what I have lost. I struggle to speak, my eyesight's not great, my right arm and leg are paralyzed, and I left a job I loved representing southern Arizona in Congress.
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I had planned to spend my 40s continuing my public service and starting a family. I thought that by fighting for the people I cared about and loving those close to me, I could leave the world a better place.
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Generations of gun owners have taught their sons and daughters that it takes as much patience and skill to be a good shot as it does to be a good steward of a powerful weapon.
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Expanding background checks will help create a uniform standard for all gun purchases and prevent criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from obtaining powerful weapons.
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Even though many couples are choosing to marry later in life, our laws haven't been updated to address dating partner abuse.
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Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying. Too many children. We must do something.
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Dangerous people with guns are a threat to women.
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Music has always been really important to me.
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While my speech is getting better every day, throughout my recovery, I have been able to sing to some extent.
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From Texas to New Hampshire and everywhere in between, we know that support for policies such as expanded background checks continue to be popular in both parties.
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