Gabby Giffords Releases Emotional Audio Message to Constituents
- Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:18pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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In a poignant audio message released on Tuesday, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords addresses her southern Arizona constituents, telling them that she misses them and plans to be home soon. Giffords, who says that “representing Arizona is my honor,” also promised her constituents that she is “getting better.”
“I’m getting stronger. I’m getting better,” Giffords says. “I miss you. I miss Tuscon. I miss blue skies.”
She acknowledges that “it’s been a hard year for all of us“ and that she will ”speak better“ as she wants to ”get back to representing Arizona.”
“I will see you real soon. Thank you,” she says.
Listen to Giffords’ audio message below:
Giffords, who is still recovering from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a shooting spree where six others were killed, also gave her first televised interview on Monday to ABC’s Diane Sawyer. During the interview, Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly, spoke about the long road to recovery.
“Better. Better. Working hard,” Giffords said.
National Journal adds:
Giffords is still struggling to find the right words to form sentences, after months of speech and physical therapy to recover from injuries sustained when a bullet entered the left side of her brain. Mark Kelly, Giffords’ husband, told ABC on Tuesday that she’s starting to string sentences together—one complete sentence followed by another—even though he said that’s not as evident in the interview tape with Sawyer.
In the book “Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope,” by Giffords and Kelly, the Democratic congresswoman said she wants to return to Capitol Hill and is considering a run for reelection if she can, ABC reports.
Watch a clip of the interview below:
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Comments (79)
OneRepublic4us
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:09pmI can’t do anything about the fact that a nutjob shot her. She needs to step down. She can’t do her job.
Report Post »hud
Posted on November 17, 2011 at 6:29pmFAT chance. She’s the poster child for the brains of the dumbocrap party.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:07pmsorry some leftwing loon almost took her out, but we can’t forget the absolute hatred her husband expressed AT and ABOUT all conservative Americans right after the shooting, we were shocked, stunned and taken aback by HIS tone.
then as obama spoke on his campaign stage in Tucson, and seeing all those obama campaign t-shirts on the seats in that auditorium, all of for compassion we ever had for that democrat couple ebbed away.
Report Post »PoliticalJunkieToo
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 10:21pmExcellent point.
Screw them both. I refuse to watch any interview with them, watch any movie about them or read a book written by them or about them.
Report Post »Supercalafragalisticexpialidotious
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 11:38pmI’m willing to forgive a guy whose wife was just shot in the head for mouthing off- especially when he sees conservatives as his political enemies.
It’s really easy- and I’ve seen it one here- for people to cross the line from disliking a person’s political views to hating the person. If you jumped to the conclusion that the person who shot your wife had to be one of those “right wing nuts” so often mentioned in a vague manner on national television, can you blame the man?
Really, I wish the best to them both. And I‘m sure the realization that the attacker didn’t fit the pre-conceived mold they, and all the media, assumed he would, did something to effect their world view, if only a little bit. :)
It’s honestly a miracle of modern medicine that she has recovered so much, and I rejoice at that. :)
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 5:43amI have gotten to the point that I don‘t give a rat’s ass about what happens to ANY politician. They have become the enemy of the people as far as I am concerned. They don’t do things FOR the people, they do things TO them.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 10:04amI am sad and embarrassed fro the Haters on this thread.
“Gabrielle” is an Earth Angel, that is why she is a Democrat and why she married an astronaut.
You cannot kill Angels with a head shot – you need to go for their heart. Democrats and Angels have more heart than brain.
TEA
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 10:58am@Super
I forgive the man. His wife was shot in the head. I don’t expect him to be objective in that situation. In fact, I‘m not sure he’ll ever be objective about that situation… which is one of the reasons I’m not really interested in what he has to say about it. But I do feel for him and I do pray for his wife and family.
Report Post »mhannah.vera
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 1:30pmI am sorry that happened to her but she should just hang it up. I agree, what her husband said floored me. There was absolutely no proof that any Conservative had anything to do with this and yet they were all very eager to get on Obummer’s band wagon. I pray she gets well but hope it takes time so she can see how sympathetic to her, her party will be.
Report Post »Pinetop
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:48pmGood job of digital editing to make it sound like complete sentences. I feel sorry for her, but she should give up her seat and devot herself to recovery.
Report Post »normbal
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 8:15pmI couldn’t agree more.
Matter of fact, I thought it was Arizona state law that she had to give up her seat if she was unable to serve 90 contiguous days.
I know, I know, she’s a democrat, and brain damaged; the vice presidency is the limit, and they let their marxist judges decide what the law is, but still.
She should go.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:37pmFor the murdered infants, killed every day, by a process she supports. I hope she retires and then begs Our Lord to forgive her for her supporting infanticide.
Report Post »llotus
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 8:05pmTeddrunk….well put. I wish her nothing but good, but I also wish she would rethink her position on abortion. Lotus.
Report Post »J Z S
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 8:17pmAh, the hatred continues. I’m just thankful mrs. Giffords was strong enough to overcome the result of high ranking conservatives “targeting her.”
Report Post »Supercalafragalisticexpialidotious
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 11:49pmJ Z S- Giffords was shot down by a young man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. I honestly feel very sorry for him. I’m sad it took something like a shooting for his serious mental disease to come to light.
As far as Giffords praying for forgiveness: “judge not lest you be judged” and all that. Seriously, where do you get off telling someone that? Can you look deep into her mind and judge her as a human being, judge her motivations and reasons, and life views? I’d like to think that God is less judgmental and more forgiving, in any case.
To be honest, I think that God loves us all unconditionally. And he forgives us all unconditionally. We’re his children, after all. Just my two second interlude into philosophy. :P
Report Post »Supercalafragalisticexpialidotious
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 11:51pmThe second part of my comment wasn’t addressed to JZS, but to the people above. Sorry for the confusion.
Report Post »davidjbloom93
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:31pmHere is my question, and one most who are in Gabbie Giffords district should be asking. Will the constituents in her district be getting a federal tax break? because they have NOT been represented for the last 10 months. I think it goes like this; “ NO taxation without representation”. If this were to happen in my district, I know I would not be wanting to pay for something I did not receive.
Report Post »Fortunately I am still represented, even it is still by another knucklehead in another district in the state of Arizona.
Br33tt
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:26pmI like her. Now it’s time to send her home (unemployed) to rehab in peace. Trotting her around like a show pony is not the help she needs.
Report Post »unsafe
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:40pmI’m sorry this happened to her, but bad things happen to good ppl. And now she needs to retire until she is better. We dont need another Kenndy and Byrd wheeled out and told how to vote. This isnt good for her or us.
Report Post »bcope01
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:18pmI watched the special also. It was inspirational, but CBS just couldn’t leave things alone. They had to infer AGAIN that somehow Sarah Palin was responsible for Ms. Giffords being shot because there were “targets” on a map of representatives that needed to be replaced. What was a good interview and inspiring became another piece of crap from the MSM. Yes there should be a “fairness doctrine” when it comes to the media. The organization should be made up evenly with those from the left and those from the right.
Report Post »robincomp
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:13pmI say, “God Bless Gabby”. What a precious treasure we all have in her. I did not know her before the shooting, but I have prayed for her since. Our Great Heavenly Father heard all of our prayers and just look at His work. Thank you Father. Thank you for all you do for us each and every day. Thank you for Your Faithfulness to us. Thank you for Gabby. Godspeed Gabby.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:43pmWe prayed for to get better and get back to getting a grade of 100 from NARAL? I certainly didn’t.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:06pmThis woman is more “fit” to serve than the majority of those currently serving in an unfettered capacity. Whether I disagree with her politics is irrelevant.
This kind of stuff really makes me think what I take for granted.
God bless her and her family.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:04pmGiffords doesn’t even realize that she is being used (and abused) by democrats and her handlers – she is not fit to serve, and her constituent should explain this to her.
Report Post »SIXFRIGATES
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:04pmI have to agree with CCTXCN… She is not fit to serve. If this were a president, would you want him (no I’m not gonna be PC and say him/her) to sound as borderline-incoherent? It’s great that she is recovering and has a full life ahead of her, but I’m not gonna sugar coat this as much as the media and democrats want to squeeze a feel good story out of this. She appears to be on the same mental level as en elementary school student. If she were my rep, I’d be looking for options to replace her.
Report Post »survivorseed
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:22pmIf she has the mental capacity of an elementary school student, maybe she should become a republican
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:29pm“If she has the mental capacity of an elementary school student, maybe she should become a republican”
“Like”
Report Post »Tucsonan
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 8:21amI am in her district and I contend that she should step down. However, there is nothing we can do until she decides to resign her position at least until next year when hopefully someone will step up and run against her if she chooses to stay in. It does not matter if she surrounds herself (staffers) that are like minded, they do not have the power to vote as she does. The “message” is not really genuine since we all know she did not form those sentences on her own, they were digitally mastered taking from bits and pieces she says. Not the same thing people. You could assume she would say those things, but she didn’t say them as they were represented in the video.
Report Post »your sensei
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 10:43amSIX FRIGATES . . . Reagan had Alzheimers WHILE PRESIDENT
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:25amBible Quotin‘ Science Fearin’ Conservative American… Your not a conservative… Your a liar, a troll, and an IDIOT!!!
Report Post »LBurton
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:56pmShe needs to be replaced with someone with a whole brain. Sadly most politicians cant meet that requirement.
Report Post »llotus
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 8:10pmBIBLE QUOTIN……..I beleve……if I remember correctly…….she was a republican and turned liberal. Lotus.
Report Post »CCTXCN
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:53pmI don’t want to be heartless but, she is unfit to serve . Who represents the constituents in her State? This seems more important than a feel good measure of letting her stay in office!
Report Post »LiberalMarine
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:53pmI get that obviously most of the other people on this site don’t agree with her politically, but that doesn’t mean that the majority of these comments about her are warranted. She is still a person, who could come back from this and return to her position. She was at least meeting with her constituents when she was shot, instead of kicking people out who just ask questions or question what the elected officials are doing, like so many that are deified on this site. Grow up.
Report Post »randy
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:10pmOh God the fake marine spouts BS again
Report Post »brntout
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:18pm@ RANDY The Epitome of an oxymoron is this liberal fake.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:39pmShe was still batting 1000 with NARAL & Planned Parenthood killing babies and protecting child molesters.
Report Post »brntout
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:45pm@ RANDY Is he crying?Don’t know anything about him? Please tell me he meant to post that to your post. N o sympathy for the weak here.
Report Post »brntout
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:51pmSad thing that happened to this woman,but the question is ,is she cognizant enough to do the job she was elected to do beyond just casting a yes vote to further the left’s agenda.Ask yourself this,and I don’t mean to be crass,but would you elect a person with developmental disabilities to represent you/
Report Post »PATRIOTGRUNT
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:47pmThis is very sad , very sad. I wish this on no one. Not even my worst enemy. She is one tough Lady. It is now time for her Husband to be a man. I think he is a man. Stop the F____N side show , get her off the F___N TV. Let her re-hab in grace and privacy. She is not a F____N monkey.This infuriates me to no end. I can’t stand her politics, but this is way beyond sick voyerisim. Let her retire in grace from office and leave her alone. God has spared her life But brain damage to this extent can’t be reversed.No matter how much re-hab she goes through. Be a man you pimp.
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:46pmShe’s a wonderful person but she is no longer fit to serve .
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:52pmGod bless her, I wish her a speedy full recovery….but….don’t forget she is a socialist lib. He best friend is Debbie BlabberMouth Wasserman Shultz……If she returns to the congress she will only be a pawn for the discusting vermon that will want to exploit her. that’s all.
Report Post »brntout
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:25pm@ MOTONUTT, Isn’t he unemployed as an astronaut? How’s that going? Wouldn‘t you question why the useful idiots can’t figure out the sympathy card.
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:39pmI’m not going down the road alot are.I’m so happy she is doing so good and GOD has been good to her she is a walking miracle and I still pray for her that she continues in her healing journey.Sorry there is a time when you have to put politics aside and if you don’t anything nice to say ZIP IT.That’s just me.
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:49pmI watched the special last night and am truly moved by her strength and progress. Her Husband Mark Kelly is wonderful. God Bless her, regardless of party!
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:51pmShe was free to live the rest of her life in obscurity. SHE chose to re-enter the political realm and I will feel no shame in treating her like any other politician. I hope her challengers are as aggressive in their campaigns as anyone would be in any other campaign.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:57pmYou better be willing pick up the tab when she votes to screw America.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:42pmI kind of doubt she walks with God. You can‘t when you’re a Democrat. God doesn’t like those that destroy children.
Report Post »reconmarine
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:37pmShe will be the poster child for the left in 2012. The democrats will get all the usage that they can from her.
Report Post »HippoNips
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:34pmIt is a terrible hing that happend, and many people are less fortunate than her. Other lost their lives.
She didnt’ get shot at a party put on by one of the others that were shot. She put on this event , without a second thought to security needs at a place where anyone could just walk up .
Report Post »This is never done by other federal leaders, they are aware of the dangers.
She needs to resign now. Her elected position needs someone at full health and mind to represent the people of that district .
smokeysmoke
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:31pmshe is definitally not disqualified from the job…. but she should have to fight for it like any one else… i would like to see her take the next 6-8 years away from politics, rehabilitate her self away from the public eye… and if in the future she wanted her seat back, i think she could be a very difficult person to beat in a race
Report Post »PoliticalJunkieToo
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:27pmOn The Five today, a liberal said Gifford’s democrat seat was a fluke and that if she left it, it would probably go to a republican and she should consider THAT before she decided to resign.
Report Post »PoliticalJunkieToo
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:26pmThe left complained about Michelle Bachman was not fit to be an elected official – especially not the president office – because she suffered from a few migraines a year.
Where is the left on this politician who cannot speak, is mostly paralyzed along one side of her body and is is PERMANENTLY handicapped and is not fit to hold office? It is not mean to say,
Giffords should go because for more than a year plus, she has been unable to do the job she was elected to do. .
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:24pmCry me a river….she needed to say she wanted to get back to ruining Arizona with giveaways. Sorry, this has been milked long enough. She needs to step down and allow a vote for that seat.
Report Post »PoliticalJunkieToo
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:30pmMilked is right. The woman was a waste before she was hurt and she is a more of a waste now.
Have they gotten movie rights and money yet? Any books yet? Gotta milk this for all it is worth. Gifford’s butt ugly husband has two butt ugly daughters to put their college.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:35pmDon’t all Dems struggling to find the right words to form sentences? She fits right in.
Report Post »LiberalMarine
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:36pm@politicaljunkie
Congratulations, you just raised the bar for how terrible someone on this website can be.
Report Post »Look4DBigPicture
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 7:00pm@PoliticalJunkieToo … Now that’s a bit harsh. Gabby was a moderate Democrat with some common sense – unlike the majority of radicals in office now. I don’t agree with many of her views, but she’s one of those rare individuals who can see good in everyone.
Report Post »hcartexas
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:23pmIf she really wanted to be a service to Arizona as she says, she’d resign, and let someone without traumatic brain damage do the job. But then again shes a politician and a Democrat at that…. its all me, all about I.. all about me oh me oh me oh my!!!!
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