Speaker John Boehner Reacts To Gifford Shooting; “An Attack on One of Us is an Attack on All of Us”

Speaker of the House John Boehner issued the following statement regarding the shooting of three term Congresswoman Gabbrielle Giffords (D-AZ);

“I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff. An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve. Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured, and their families. This is a sad day for our country.”