Iowa Congressman release statements on the shooting of Congresswoman Giffords

Boswell Issues Statement on Arizona Shooting Involving Rep. Giffords

“Today, Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, and her constituents were subjected to a terrible act of violence while participating in one of our most basic American rights – the right to civil discourse. I am deeply saddened and distressed by the news of the Arizona shooting and my prayers go out to the families of the victims impacted by today’s tragic events, including U.S. District Court Judge John Roll who was killed in the shooting. Congresswoman Giffords is a courageous leader and fierce ally for the state of Arizona and all Americans. I have served alongside her on the House Armed Services Committee and on the Blue Dog Coalition. I am praying for her recovery, as well as the recovery of every American and family affected by today’s shooting.”

King Statement on the Shooting of United States Representative Gabrielle Giffords

“My prayers continue to be for Gabrielle Giffords, her family, her staff, and all those that are in agony today,” said King. “We serve together and she is outgoing, personable and widely respected. It is inconceivable that anyone could harbor a vile, vindictive or malicious attitude towards her. I will continue to pray for her swift recovery and for the recovery of all those injured in this tragedy.”