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Representative Gabrielle Giffords to resign from Congress (VIDEO)
Says “I will step down this week. I’m getting better. Every day my spirit is high.”
TUCSON, AZ- JANUARY 8: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) smiles during the “Remembering January 8th Candlelight Vigil” held at the University of Arizona Mall January 8, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona.
Jonathan Gibby
WASHINGTON — Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) has announced in a video that she will resign from Congress, just one year after being shot in the head in an attack that wounded 12 and left six dead.
In a verbally halting message, Giffords said " jobs, border security, veterans… we can do so much more by working together," and went on, "I dont remember much from that horrible day, but I will never forget the trust you placed in me. To be your voice."
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She continued: "I have more work to do on my recovery. I will step down this week. I'm getting better. Every day my spirit is high."
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The Associated Press reported: "According to officials in Washington, her resignation is expected to take effect on Monday."