Tucson, Ariz. – U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords issued the following statement regarding her re-election to represent Arizona’s 8th District in Congress:

“I am deeply honored that the people of Southern Arizona made their choice to return me to Congress to fight for their interests.

“Our victory was not an accident. We won because Democrats, Republicans and Independents pulled together in our campaign to focus on the real solutions to the obstacles that we face.

“The challenges before us are great. Families are struggling in this tough economy, our border is not yet secure and our seniors worry about even the most basic necessities.  We need to confront these challenges of a changing world head-on.

“We must work together to bring the next generation of jobs to Arizona, jobs based on engineering and science, and in solar energy, where Arizona can be a world leader.

“I would like to acknowledge my opponent’s hard-fought campaign. To Mr. Kelly’s supporters, I respect your opinions, admire your passion and share your love of our great state and country.

“Our country must be strong enough to solve problems and that means we must learn how to work together again. Our children are counting on us.”

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