Congress Honors Tucson Victims with Moment of Silence

Washington, DC, January 8, 2015
Four years ago, a vicious attack in Tucson struck at a cornerstone of American democracy and killed 6 innocent people while injuring 13 others, including my dear friend and colleague, Gabby Giffords. In the aftermath, and after many other horrific shootings, we've struggled as a nation and accomplished far too little in the fight to enact comprehensive gun control measures.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) led the House of Representatives in a moment of silence today to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting in Tucson that left 6 people dead and injured 13 others, including then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords [VIDEO of Wasserman Schultz remarks]. She also released this press statement:
“Four years ago, a vicious attack in Tucson struck at a cornerstone of American democracy and killed 6 innocent people while injuring 13 others, including my dear friend and colleague, Gabby Giffords. In the aftermath, and after many other horrific shootings, we’ve struggled as a nation and accomplished far too little in the fight to enact comprehensive gun control measures. This worthy and much-needed effort that Gabby and her husband, Mark, have taken up with their characteristic resilience and determination is a critical goal that we must achieve to reduce senseless violence and death. I remain committed to being a legislative champion of such sensible efforts. 
“Gabby’s progress, poise and strength continue to inspire the nation. I’m proud of my friend and especially proud of her determination to turn her personal tragedy into a bold movement for change.
“Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the victims and their families whose lives were irrevocably altered that winter day four years ago, especially Christina-Taylor Green, an innocent child. In their memory, let us constantly strive to be more pragmatic, more thoughtful, and more engaged citizens.”
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