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Reaction and Concern Over Rep. Giffords Shooting

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
January 8, 2011
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NASA Administrator Charles’ Bolden’s Statement on the Shooting of Congresswoman Giffords
“We at NASA are deeply shocked and saddened by the senseless shooting of Representative Giffords and others at Saturday’s public event in Tucson. As a long-time supporter of NASA, Representative Giffords not only has made lasting contributions to our country, but is a strong advocate for the nation’s space program and a member of the NASA family. She also is a personal friend with whom I have had the great honor of working. We at NASA mourn this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to Congresswoman Giffords, her husband Mark Kelly, their family, and the families and friends of all who perished or were injured in this terrible tragedy.”
The Coalition for Space Exploration extends its heartfelt wishes to U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords for a full and speedy recovery
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Giffords and her family as they begin the road to recovery,” said Glenn Mahone, chairman of the Coalition. “We also extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones in this tragic occurrence and to the other victims and their families as they deal with the aftermath of this senseless tragedy.”
Keith’s WARNING: Any comments about this tragedy that even hint at politics, motives, perpetrator(s) – in any way – will not be posted. Don’t even try.

AIA Saddened by Attack on Representative Giffords
“Rep. Gabrielle Giffords serves her constituents and her country with passion and with genuine enthusiasm,” said AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. “Our prayers are with her family and her staff as they get through this difficult situation.”
Chairman Hall Statement on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
“I am shocked and saddened by this terrible news, and my prayers are with Gabrielle, her husband Astronaut Mark Kelly, her family, her staff, and all those who were injured and lost their lives and their families. Gabrielle has so many friends in Congress and is an outstanding Congresswoman for her district and for the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. I have been to her district with her to support solar energy and to the Cape with her to support the Shuttle flights. She is a wonderful person, and our prayers are with her, Captain Kelly, and the families of all the victims of this tragedy.”
Commercial Spaceflight Federation Statement Regarding Congresswoman Giffords Tragedy
“The Commercial Spaceflight Federation wishes Representative Gabrielle Giffords a full recovery following today’s tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, and extends its thoughts and sympathies to Representative Giffords, her family, and the other victims of today’s events.”
Keith’s WARNING: Any comments about this tragedy that even hint at politics, motives, perpetrator(s) – in any way – will not be posted. Don’t even try.

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