Gabrielle Giffords
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Proudly served Arizona's 8th District in the United States Congress 2007-2012. Co-founded @GIFFORDS_org. Aphasia advocate. Married to @CaptMarkKelly.
Joined June 2009
As I sat waiting for information about @SenMarkKelly’s safety today, I couldn’t stop thinking about what you must have gone through 10 years ago this week. I’m so glad you and your staff are safe. I love you, sweetie.
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Speaking is hard for me too, Brayden. But as you know, practice and purpose help. Thank you for your courage and for the great speech!.
“I’m just a regular kid, and in a short amount of time, Joe Biden made me more confident about something that’s bothered me my whole life. Joe Biden cared.”.– Brayden Harrington. #DemConvention
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You were by my side when I took my oath of office nearly 14 years ago. I’m so excited to be by yours today as you’re sworn in as our next Arizona Senator.
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My husband is an American hero 🇺🇸.
Traitor?. Elon, if you don’t understand that defending freedom is a basic tenet of what makes America great and keeps us safe, maybe you should leave it to those of us who do.
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Thank you @RedSox for welcoming me to Fenway—and more importantly, for advocating for gun violence prevention. This fight takes all of us. ⚾💪.
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After I was shot, I had to relearn how to talk one word at a time. Today, I still struggle to speak but I have not lost my voice—and I’m using it to urge all Americans to vote for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz tomorrow.
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Vice President @KamalaHarris is a proud mom of two remarkable stepchildren—and so am I. @CaptMarkKelly and I were trying to have a baby through IVF before I was shot and that dream was stolen from us. To suggest we are somehow lesser is disgraceful.
JD Vance says women who haven’t given birth are “childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives” and shouldn’t be in politics because they “don’t have a direct stake” in America
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.@JoeBiden and I agree that pain is best overcome by purpose. I still struggle to speak, but at tonight’s #DemConvention, I made my voice heard. For the safety and future of our country, we must elect @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris.
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To the world, you’re a former astronaut, Navy veteran, and now, US Senator from Arizona. To me, you’re the smart, service-driven man I fell in love with all those years ago. I was so proud to be by your side for your swearing-in, @SenMarkKelly.
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Today it's a tragedy in Boulder, Colorado. This past weekend it was a house party in Philadelphia. And last week it was an armed attack on Asian American women in the Atlanta area. It doesn't have to be this way. It’s beyond time for our leaders to take action.
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Not many people know that I play the French horn. I hadn’t played since I was child. But after I was shot, I started speech therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. Relearning an instrument has been a huge part of my recovery, and I’m getting stronger every day.
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After I was shot, and before I had even opened my eyes, then-President @BarackObama visited me in the hospital. He was—and still is—a true leader and a friend. You can watch this moment and his interview in #GabbyMovie tonight on @CNN!
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After I was shot, @JoeBiden was there for me. And I know he’s been there for countless other survivors of gun violence. Not just with words, but with policies. If you want to see what a real leader looks like—tune in to ABC tonight for Biden's town hall.
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I have no more words. I only have anger. President Donald Trump and Leader Mitch McConnell must call the Senate back from August recess immediately. We cannot afford to wait another day for lawmakers to address this horrific national public safety threat. #daytonshooting.
Breaking News: At least nine people were killed and 16 others wounded in a shooting in Ohio. It was the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours.
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Mr. President, every day we are having a gun debate because every day 90 people in our country die from gun violence. Many of them are kids.
Do you notice we are not having a gun debate right now? That's because they used knives and a truck!.
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Ten years ago, my life and my community changed forever. I was shot in the head, six people were killed, 12 others injured. But the attack did not break me—or the people I represented in Congress. We came together, turned pain into purpose, and found hope in each other.
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My family holds this country close to our hearts. I was shot and nearly killed serving the people of Arizona. So I ask my fellow patriots to reject Trump’s calls for violence and retribution. Let’s elect @KamalaHarris and put this dark chapter behind us once and for all.
Trump: Let's put Liz Cheney with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let's see how she feels about it when the guns are trained on her face
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11 years ago today, a normal Saturday morning in Tucson turned our lives upside down. I was shot in the head. Six of my constituents were killed and 12 more were injured. My life and my community would never be the same. We were devastated, but we were not broken.
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I am proud to endorse @KamalaHarris’s historic candidacy for President of the United States. She will make a great president, and her strong, steadfast leadership will save lives. Mark and I will do everything we can to ensure she is elected in November.
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My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day.
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History will remember Senator John McCain — and so many who fought before, alongside, and after him — as heroes. Let’s make sure history remembers Trump as a one-term president.
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For five years, I served in Congress from a swing district. Then, on January 8, 2011, a man tried to assassinate me. He shot 19 people and killed six. I almost died. But I fought for my life and survived. Today, I was proud to speak in support of @KamalaHarris.
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It’s the honor of a lifetime to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom today. I’ve oriented my life around public service. I’m so grateful to be recognized today by @POTUS along with my friend Senator John McCain and so many other accomplished individuals.
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Elon Musk called my husband @CaptMarkKelly a traitor. Yesterday, Roger Stone said he should be executed for treason. After last year, Trump and his allies should understand that the threat of political violence is real. It stole a job that I loved. Inciting violence is.
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I’m devastated and I’m furious. Ten people murdered and three others injured while going about their weekends in a grocery store. Eleven of the 13 individuals shot today were Black, in a shooting motivated by white supremacist hate.
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Our country’s future belongs to courageous students like @Emma4Change. Keep up the fight – I’m with you every step of the way. #TeenVogueSummit
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My friend @Tim_Walz and I go way back. As freshmen in Congress, Tim and I worked across party lines to get things done. As governor, he signed popular gun violence prevention bills to make his state safer. We’ll do everything we can to elect @KamalaHarris & @Tim_Walz. Join us!
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Over the last 11 years, my speech therapist has been with me every step of the way. Encouraging me. Pushing me. Helping me learn to talk again. Thank you Fabi for all of your support, especially this week at the @DemConvention.
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.@KamalaHarris is taking the debate stage tonight with millions of people cheering her on. I’m proud to be one of them. #Debates2020.
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The @KamalaHarris I know is a brilliant, devoted public servant who has worked diligently to make our country safer. Her record—as Attorney General of California, US Senator, and Vice President—speaks for itself. Madam Vice President, you have my unwavering support.
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There’s no one else I’d want by my side—through the good times and the bad. Happy anniversary, @CaptMarkKelly.
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I’m here for you, @GovWhitmer. I know that being a woman elected to office comes with great pride and sometimes great risk. Violence has no place in our democracy, and we all need to vote for leaders who uphold that simple truth. Words matter.
Update: Authorities in Michigan charged 13 men with a battery of terrorism and conspiracy charges, revealing what they said was a plot by an anti-government group to storm the State Capitol building, initiate a civil war and kidnap the governor.
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I’ll never forget the comfort that @JoeBiden brought Corey after he lost his dad in the Parkland shooting. This powerful new ad from @Your_Americans illustrates Joe’s character. He has the compassion and leadership to bring this country together.
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.@SpeakerPelosi, you were there for me after I was shot. You’ve been there for our country in perilous times. As a friend and as a leader, you have answered the call. Thank you for your service. Strong women get things done!
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To the politicians who have abandoned their civic obligations, I say this: Have some courage. Face your constituents. Hold town halls.
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When @CaptMarkKelly was trained to use a camera at NASA, we never imagined those skills would be featured in a documentary. The footage he took is hard to rewatch, but it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come. I love you, Mark. #GabbyMovie
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Arizonans are fired up and ready to elect @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz!. Now, it’s time to get to work—phone bank, knock on doors, donate if you can—because when we all do our part, a better world is possible.
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Congratulations to @Simone_Biles and the entire USA women’s gymnastics team on bringing home the gold! 🌟. Simone is the embodiment of perseverance, strength, and harnessing your own power. I continue to be so proud of her.
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I’ll never forget this moment—9 years ago today—when I returned to DC to cast my first vote since being shot. It was my duty to my district and to my country. No matter how many years pass, being southern Arizona’s voice in Congress will be the greatest honor of my life.
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I said it then and I'll say it again: words have consequences. Elected officials have a duty to uphold our democracy and lead by example.
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My life was upended by gun violence and I’m a proud Navy spouse. Donald Trump’s blatant disrespect for our veterans is appalling. He is unfit to be Commander in Chief.
Trump says the Presidential Medal of Freedom is “much better” than the Congressional Medal of Honor because “soldiers” who are “in very bad shape because they've been hit so many times by bullets or they're dead” get the Medal of Honor, while “healthy, beautiful” people get the
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Yesterday, my synagogue in Tucson was vandalized. It's heartbreaking to see such a disgusting act in a place where so many are meant to feel safest. Despite these actions, we will not be shaken. Hate has no place in Arizona.
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Gabe Zimmerman should be turning 41 today. Gabe was my Outreach Director when he was killed by my side on January 8, 2011. But he was more than a staffer—he was a friend, advisor, and leader whose love for Arizona was infectious. Happy 41st birthday, Gabe. I think of you daily.
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After I was shot, I fought to regain all that I lost—from walking to speaking to being able to serve my country. Now, 10 years later—as we react to an attack on our democracy—I’m sharing what I’ve learned about finding the determination to move ahead.
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As someone who is still recovering from a gunshot to the head, I am heartbroken and infuriated that Ralph Yarl now faces a lifetime of recovery. At 16 years old. For simply ringing a doorbell. We cannot continue to be a nation defined by gun violence and injustice.
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Tonight, I’ll be cheering on my husband, @CaptMarkKelly, as he takes the debate stage. I know he’s the best choice for Arizona — tune in to see why. And text DEBATE to 98478 to get updates in real time! #FullSpeedAhead.
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Happy anniversary, @CaptMarkKelly. Sixteen wonderful years together, and I’ve loved every minute. ❤️
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Today, I #WearOrange on Gun Violence Awareness Day in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and every victim of gun violence. This crisis has touched far too many Americans. We cannot let another year pass without action. I will never stop fighting for a future free from gun violence.
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When I met @CaptMarkKelly, I could tell he had the same dedication to public service. He served this country in the Navy and at NASA, and now, I know he’ll serve the people of Arizona honorably.
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Political violence is terrifying. I know. I’m holding former President Trump, and all those affected by today’s indefensible act of violence in my heart. Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable—never.
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12 years ago today, I was meeting my constituents at a local Safeway. Then everything changed. Six people were shot & killed: Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, Judge John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, Gabe Zimmerman. I was shot in the head. 12 more were injured.
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My dear friend Gabe Zimmerman would be 43 this weekend. Gabe was my Outreach Director when he was killed by my side on January 8, 2011. For someone so young, he left behind an immense legacy of public service that inspires me to this day. Happy birthday, Gabe. I miss you.
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Heartbroken by the scene our nation is waking up to this morning. No person should endure the horror Las Vegas experienced last night.
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100 days till Election Day. Will you join me and do everything in your power to elect @JoeBiden?.
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When you've hugged as many heartbroken parents as I have, quitting isn't an option. No, gun violence isn't a "fact of life." It's a result of too many politicians like JD Vance who answer to their corporate gun lobby donors instead of everyday Americans.
JD Vance responds to the deadly shooting in Georgia by saying school shootings are just “a fact of life” and attacking common sense gun safety reform
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This election is about hope. It’s about creating a future where every American can thrive, and I know we can win. @CaptMarkKelly and I are all in for VP @KamalaHarris and Gov. @Tim_Walz. With only 91 days left to Election Day, we’ll do whatever we can to help elect them.
Vice President @KamalaHarris and Governor @Tim_Walz are going to move us forward. They’re already building a campaign to unite our country — and @GabbyGiffords and I are ready to do everything we can to help them win.
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After I was shot, I was able to sing a full song before I could complete a full sentence. Not many people know just how important music has been in my recovery. Thankful to @JudyWoodruff, @AnneDavenport & @JeffreyBrown for letting me share my story.
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I have so much respect for @Simone_Biles and @mPinoe, who inspire us all to live with courage, speak their truth, and advocate for justice and equality. No matter your life path, you can always find ways to serve.
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Right back at you, sweetie.
For 17 years, we’ve stood side by side, through good times and bad. Couldn’t ask for a better partner as we both take the @DemConvention stage tonight.
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Happy birthday to my best friend and my other half. Every year I love you more and more, @CaptMarkKelly.
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Today, I’m proud to endorse @BetoORourke for Governor of Texas. The lives of too many Texans have been forever changed by gun violence & they need a champion in Austin who can help heal broken communities and honor lives lost with action. Rep. O’Rourke is that leader.
We’re endorsing @BetoORourke for Governor of Texas! . While Greg Abbott puts NRA money above the safety of Texans over and over again, Rep. O’Rourke helped lead the charge to pass gun safety laws during his time in the House. We’re proud to support his bid for governor. #txgov
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This weekend, we lost our furry companion Nelson. We got Nelson after I was shot to help with my recovery, and he immediately became a member of the family. We’ll miss him trying to steal food off the table and being a constant comfort in our home. Goodbye sweet Nelson ❤️.
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Through thick or thin, there’s no one I’d rather have by my side. Love you, @SenMarkKelly.
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I’m deeply humbled and honored that @POTUS will be awarding me the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Serving southern Arizona in Congress was an honor of a lifetime, but I’m also lucky to have had a second chance at service: in the fight to end gun violence.
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8 years ago, 20 children and 6 educators never came home from Sandy Hook. Families were devastated. The nation was heartbroken. And then our leaders failed to act, so we all stood up. Today and always we remember those who should still be with us—and honor them with action.
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Today, I’m remembering the lives of the 26 children and educators who were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The first graders murdered that day would be 18-years-old now—adjusting to life after high school, celebrating milestones with loved ones, and building
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Today, I #WearOrange for Gun Violence Awareness Day in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and all victims and survivors of gun violence. Nearly 44,000 Americans die from gun violence each year and thousands more face life-altering injuries. Together, we can put a stop to this crisis.
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I will do everything in my power to elect @JoeBiden, and turn the page on Donald Trump's failed leadership. Are you with me? Text JOE to 90975.
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You were by my side to celebrate on Election Night all those years ago. I can’t wait to be by your side on November 3.
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This is the state of America's gun violence crisis:. Since President Trump took office, over 75,000 people in America have been killed with a gun. There have been nearly 700 mass shootings. At least 3,300 children shot and killed. Over 1,000 women shot by intimate partners. #SOTU.
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Today would’ve been my staffer and friend Gabe Zimmerman’s 40th birthday. He was killed by my side on January 8, 2011, while serving his community. Mark and I will always strive to carry his spirit of service forward.
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As a member of Congress, I believed that listening to my constituents was the most basic and core tenet of the job I was hired to do.
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August 1, 2011 – 8 years ago today – I returned to the House floor to cast my vote one more time. It would be the last time. My seat never belong to me, but to the constituents of my district in southern Arizona. It was the honor of a lifetime to be their voice in Congress.
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Last night, I tested positive for COVID. Fortunately, I only have mild symptoms, and I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted. Please send any TV or audiobook recommendations for quarantine!. Stay safe, friends 💜.
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You’ve always been my favorite Valentine and always will be. Happy Valentine’s Day, @CaptMarkKelly.
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Mark never planned to be a senator, but he knows when it’s time to serve. Serve his family, serve our country, and serve the great state of Arizona.
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Thinking of Christina-Taylor Green on her 21st birthday. A member of her student council and the only girl on her baseball team, she was robbed of so many milestones on that January day waiting to meet me. Her memory is a reminder of all the good we can do in the world if we try.
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Eleven years ago, I left the hospital facing a lifetime of recovery. Today, I’m leaving the hospital glad it’s only appendicitis, and grateful for friends, family, my incredible medical team, and of course @CaptMarkKelly, who gives true meaning to “in sickness and in health.”
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There's no better partner than @CaptMarkKelly. Thirteen years ago today, I returned to the House floor to vote for the first time since being shot. Getting there took commitment—to my recovery and from my friends, family, and most importantly, Mark.
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I’m honored to be attending President Biden’s #SOTU tonight, where I’m wearing orange to remind everyone in the room that we must continue to work together and save lives from gun violence. 🧡
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I'm thinking of Christina-Taylor Green on her 22nd birthday. An aspiring elected official and the only girl on her baseball team, her dreams were cut short in January 2011 waiting to meet me. She dreamed of making the world a better place, and I carry her memory with me daily.
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Cassie Bernall.Steven Curnow.Corey DePooter.Kelly Fleming.Matthew Kechter.Daniel Mauser.Daniel Rohrbough.Dave Sanders.Rachel Scott.Isaiah Shoels.John Tomlin.Lauren Townsend.Kyle Velasquez. Remember them always. I’ll never forget. #NeverAgain #WeAreColumbine
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Hi Justice Ginsburg, a bunch of news outlets once declared me dead, too. But I’m still working to make the world a better place. Just like you. Here’s to many more years of fighting for justice.
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9 years ago, I was doing what I loved most—meeting with constituents—when six people were killed, 12 were injured, and I was shot in the head at a Safeway in Tucson. What I've learned since that day is that it's not the setback that defines us, but how we respond to it.
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This week @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris reminded us what compassionate, strong leadership looks like. I'm voting for Joe and Kamala because they've spent their careers fighting to stop gun violence. If you can’t already tell, I'm excited to help elect them. #GunSafetyPresident
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I was shot on a Saturday morning. By Monday morning my offices were open to the public.
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In 2010, I won my election by just a few thousand votes – so trust me when I say every vote matters and this presidential election will be very close. We have to do everything we can in the next 15 days for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz. If you haven’t yet, sign up to phone bank or
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I’m proud to endorse @JoeBiden for President of the United States. After I was shot, Joe was there for me. And he's always been there for the gun safety movement. He’s taken on the NRA and passed gun safety bills—and he’s running to be a #GunSafetyPresident to do it again.
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With all my heart, I’m wishing President Carter a happy 100th birthday. His kindness, strength of character, and decades of humanitarian service represents the best of our nation. Sending the entire Carter family love on this special day.
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Proud to be a part of Women for Biden-Harris!. With so much at stake this year, I’m voting for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris because they’re the only candidates for president who have fought for and will continue to fight for the rights and safety of women. Let’s get it done!
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My friend President Biden is the strongest gun safety president in US history, and I know that we'll continue to enact policies to make our country safer with @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris leading the fight. That’s why today I am proud to endorse them for a second term!
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My friend @JoeBiden was there for me throughout my recovery—and he’s been there for the country as the strongest gun safety president in history. I’m grateful for his lifesaving work and looking forward to continuing the fight with @KamalaHarris.
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What a way to kick off 2023!. It’s an honor to be the @RoseParade Grand Marshal. This year’s theme, “turning the corner” resonates deeply with me. I’ve tried to embody the philosophy of moving ahead in both my own recovery & in my life’s work to end gun violence.
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Now that Mark has been sworn in as Arizona’s newest Senator, the work begins. Follow along to see how he’s fighting for Arizona every day in the Senate at his new official Senate account: @SenMarkKelly.
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This time last year I was on the mound at Fenway throwing the first pitch at a Red Sox game!. Everyone has a part to play in the fight to end gun violence, and I’m grateful that the @RedSox have stepped up to the plate. ⚾ 💪
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