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In reply to the discussion: ***** LIVE on C-SPAN: SENATE: Gun Violence Prevention = Giffords ***** [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)28. She put emphasis in all the right places, and her inflections
were spot on. She just has trouble with the physical act of speaking, I think. And aphasia, of course, where the thought is formed but the words don't come out of the mouth.
I think her mind is just fine.
ETA: I am sure that she has some memory issues, but I meant that her ability to reason and act on her thoughts is fine.
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Coyotl
Jan 2013
OP
Not very much. Just "be courageous....we must do something NOW...too many
Laura PourMeADrink
Jan 2013
#5
wow. She still has a very hard time speaking. She speaks in very elementary sentences. I
Laura PourMeADrink
Jan 2013
#25
She does look great. I am glad that her appearance wasn't much affected - that
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#37
Rep. Gabby Giffords statement was incredibly moving. Opening statements now. Leahy first.
Coyotl
Jan 2013
#2
I barely got this up in time. Her Facebook page posted she was sitting there ready!
Coyotl
Jan 2013
#10
He's trying to rack up as many brownie points with Crazy Wayne as possible.
Buns_of_Fire
Jan 2013
#14
Bingo, Chief Johnson: interstate firearms trafficking *MUST* be handled Federally
Recursion
Jan 2013
#21
According to Wayne La Prick Ass the only people committing crimes are the mentally ill and
Lint Head
Jan 2013
#29