Quotes from Gabrielle Giffords

Speaking is physically difficult for me.

While my speech is getting better every day, throughout my recovery, I have been able to sing to some extent.

The Capitol looks beautiful and I am honored to be at work tonight.

I strongly believe that crossing the aisle for the good of the American people is more important than party politics.

Some might consider me an unlikely advocate for gun rights because I sustained terrible injuries in a violent shooting. But I'm a patriot, and I believe the right to bear arms is a definitive part of our American heritage.