NASA, Aerospace Industry React to Giffords Shooting
January 8, 2011
| 5:35 PM
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was among those shot at a supermarket Saturday in Arizona. Giffords has worked on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and served as chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Giffords is linked closely to NASA through her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, as well. In the wake of the shooting, lawmakers, administrators and industry leaders released their reactions.
• From NASA Administrator Charles Bolden:
"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."
• From Rep. Ralph M. Hall, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee:
"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."
• From the Aerospace Industries Association:
"The Aerospace Industries Association is deeply saddened by the senseless attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) at a constituent event outside Tucson, Arizona today."
"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."
"Rep. Giffords most recently served as Chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science and Technology Committee where she has been tireless champion of the nation's space program. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Giffords has also demonstrated a deep understanding of the national security, economic and technological benefits of a strong U.S. space program and aerospace industry."
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