◼ ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Sue Lynch, president of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), issued the following statement:
"The National Federation of Republican Women is shocked and saddened by the senseless act of violence in Arizona on Saturday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Congresswoman Giffords and the other victims who are fighting to recover at this hour, as well as to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy."
Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories, making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.
For more information about the NFRW, visit nfrw.org
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◼ Boehner Condemns Attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement condemning the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and members of her staff today in Tucson, AZ:
“I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff. An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve. Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured, and their families. This is a sad day for our country."
◼ Statement From RNC Chairman Michael Steele On The Attack In Tuscon
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:
"I am deeply shocked and horrified by the attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, her staff, and her constituents. Today’s senseless act of violence is an attack on the American ideal and goes against our country's deeply held democratic values. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Representative Giffords and the families of all of those who were victims of this national tragedy."
◼ Obama: Giffords 'gravely wounded, Unspeakable tragedy'
President Obama called the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Saturday an “unspeakable tragedy,” and he said she was “gravely wounded” in the attack.
