I was elected six times to represent southern Arizona, in the State Legislature and then in Congress.

Many may look at me and see mostly what I have lost. I struggle to speak, my eyesight's not great, my right arm and leg are paralyzed, and I left a job I loved representing southern Arizona in Congress.

Gabby Giffords was a mentor of mine in the state Legislature and also in Congress.

The Legislature is supposed to represent the citizens of the state, and I don't think on this issue they're reflecting the will of the people.

Every time guns fall into the wrong hands and are used to intimidate, injure, or murder women, it erodes the rights of responsible gun owners everywhere.

People have told me that I'm courageous, but I have seen greater courage.