“Stopping gun violence takes courage, the courage to do what’s right, the courage to new ideas. I’ve seen great courage when my life was on the line. Now is the time to come together, be responsible — Democrats, Republicans, everyone. We must never stop fighting. Fight, fight, fight. Be bold. Be courageous. The nation is counting on you.”

Stopping gun violence takes courage, the courage to do what’s right, the courage to new ideas. I’ve seen great courage when my life was on the line. Now is the time to come together, be responsible — Democrats, Republicans, everyone. We must never stop fighting. Fight, fight, fight. Be bold. Be courageous. The nation is counting on you.

Former Congressmember Gabby Giffords opening remarks for the temporary memorial for gun violence victims at the National Mall