Gabrielle Giffords

“Music has always been really important to me.”

“Gun owners and non-gun owners alike agree on expanding background checks, making gun trafficking a serious crime with stiff penalties, making it illegal for all stalkers and all domestic abusers to buy guns, and expanding mental health resources so the mentally ill find it easier to receive treatment than to buy firearms.”

“Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying. Too many children. We must do something.”

“Dangerous people with guns are a threat to women.”

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

“Mile by mile, it's a trial; yard by yard, it's hard; but inch by inch, it's a cinch.”

“Generations of gun owners have taught their sons and daughters that it takes as much patience and skill to be a good shot as it does to be a good steward of a powerful weapon.”

“People have told me that I'm courageous, but I have seen greater courage.”