WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords issued the following statement this afternoon on the shooting at Fort Hood.
My prayers and condolences are with the victims of this tragedy and their loved ones. It is unthinkable that this assault happened at one of our nation’s pre-eminent military installations. Fort Hood is the home of the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division, units which have played a significant role in the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is shocking that the violence confronted by our soldiers on the front lines of battle should be visited upon them here at home.