Congressman Crawford Statement on Arizona Shooting

Jan 08, 2011

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) joins the nation in expressing his profound sorrow over today’s tragic shooting of his colleague, Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). Crawford issued the following statement:

“My heart goes out to the Congresswoman, the other victims and everyone impacted by this tragic event. I am watching the situation closely and continuously praying for those affected by this inexcusable act of violence. This is truly a sad day.”

Congressman Rick Crawford is the first Republican elected to represent Arkansas’s First Congressional District since Reconstruction. He serves on the Agriculture and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees. Rick and his wife Stacy, both ASU alumni, reside in Jonesboro with their two children.

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