Shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona

Jan 9th, 2010
Lakeland, Fl.

The National Committee and members of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) are saddened by the shooting today of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. RNHA National Chairman Alci Maldonado released the following statement: "The RNHA family is stunned and saddened by the shooting today of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona. This violence is shocking and distressing and there is no place for this in our free society. We express our opinions and debate peacefully in this country. A tragedy like this unites us all as Americans irrespective of political party affiliation. We lift up Congresswoman Giffords and her family in our thoughts and prayers. "

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