Tucson, Ariz. -- As momentum for Gabrielle Giffords continues to grow, Giffords for Congress today released Veterans for Giffords. This new web video features veterans from across Southern Arizona standing up and expressing support for Gabrielle.

A member of the House Armed Services Committee, Gabrielle fights for Southern Arizona’s veterans. She worked to pass the biggest VA funding increase ever and looks out for the needs of Southern Arizona’s military families.

Gabrielle is also the only member of Congress with a spouse on active duty in the military. Her husband, Mark, is a U.S. Navy Captain and NASA space shuttle commander.

Earlier this year, Gabrielle was endorsed by leading veterans from across Southern Arizona. “Gabrielle is the most sincere, loyal person to veterans’ issues I’ve ever known. She is the best friend veterans have ever had in Arizona,” said U.S. Air Force Retired Master Sergeant Bob Berry.

Other Southern Arizona veterans who endorsed Gabrielle include Sierra Vista Mayor Robert Strain, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and Retired Gen. John Wickham, who was appointed U.S. Army Chief of Staff by President Ronald Reagan.

Gabrielle Giffords is a third generation Southern Arizonan and the only military spouse in Congress. Gabrielle is not like other politicians. She’s voted against a Congressional pay raise every time one has come up, and she doesn’t make earmark requests for campaign contributors. She takes an independent view on the issues and was rated Arizona’s most moderate member of Congress by the National Journal in 2009. Most importantly, Gabrielle stands up for Southern Arizona by working across the aisle to secure the border, protect our servicemen and veterans and create jobs by investing in solar energy.

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