we are on c-span, all across the country, all across the globe and speaking to people here in southern arizona, what do you say to people who might be concerned about this image of arizona after this mass killing and our debates over illegal immigration legislation and other issues that perhaps divide us. what do you say to the people all across this country about your state? >> i think after seeing what happened and the city of tucson and arizona, the people across america have seen the resiliencey of a community that is supportive of each other, that are decent, good people. i just came from the hospital. saw the people out there with the vigil, praying, showing their courage and they saw our fire department, our paramedics, our e.m.s., u.n.c. hospital, staff, emergency room doctors and staff, everyone working together. they saw a community that is loved and is loved. and i'm so proud -- it's an unfortunate situation what has happened down here on saturday, by it's not going to bring us down, john. we are going to rise and learn from it. and that was an assault certainly on our republic and

even when she is in the midst of the kind of strife that is going on in southern arizona with the immigration laws and the battleground that arizona has been, she really always looks on the bright side. >> surgeons at university medical center in tucson, ariz., said today that she remains in critical condition but is responding to simple commands after being shot yesterday in her home district. they also spoke about the condition of the other victims in this 25-minute briefing. >> good morning, everyone, and thank you for being here. my name is kevin burns and i am the interim ceo at the university of arizona health care. it is the parent of university medical center where this level one trauma center is located. i will turn the microphone over to our front line doctors in a few minutes, dr. peter rhee. we have 10 patients in the aftermath of yesterday's tragedy. before i do that, i do want to make a few brief comments. i promise i will be brief. the first responders, the flight crews and the ambulance crews, you all made a difference and you saved lives. i want to thank the trauma teams. i a

that congresswoman gabriel gifford was the target of a shooting in her political district in southern arizona. meanwhile, her colleagues on capitol hill are reacting in shock and sadness. one of the victims of a shooting spree at a tuscon grocery store saturday morning is us congresswoman gabriel gifford, making it a sad day for capitol hill and arizona. >> my thoughts and prayers are with congresswoman gabriel gifford, the staff and their families, as well as other victims of the senseless and cruel violence. >> reporter: gifford, who represents the southern arizona district was holding a meet the public event when gun shots rang out. a man who works nearby relaid what he heard. >> i heard 15 or 20 shots in the parking lot. came out immediately. >> reporter: doctors say she sustained a gun shot wound to the head. she was out of surgery saturday afternoon with doctors closely monitoring her condition. >> i'm very optimistic about recovery. >> reporter: law enforcement officials have identified the alleged shooter as jar ed lee rockener, an investigation involving arizona and us officials is o

we are on c-span, all across the country, all across the globe and speaking to people here in southern arizonawhat do you say to people who might be concerned about this image of arizona after this mass killing and our debates over illegal immigration legislation and other issues that perhaps divide us. what do you say to the people all across this country about your state? >> i think after seeing what happened and the city of tucson and arizona, the people across america have seen the resiliencey of a community that is supportive of each other, that are decent, good people. i just came from the hospital. saw the people out there with the vigil, praying, showing their courage and they saw our fire department, our paramedics, our e.m.s., u.n.c. hospital, staff, emergency room doctors and staff, everyone working together. they saw a community that is loved and is loved. and i'm so proud -- it's an unfortunate situation what has happened down here on saturday, by it's not going to bring us down, john. we are going to rise and learn from it. and that was an assault certainly on our republic and ou

at the same time, you know, she was doing what she loved, just representing people of southern arizona >> mark kelly says he still hasn't made up his mind on whether he will command the last space shuttle mission in april. >>> well, the nation's capital is the center of global attention this morning as president obama plays host to chinese president hu jintao in a meeting of the world's top two hours. tracie potts has more on that. tracie, good morning to you. >> reporter: several meetings. it's going to be a busy day for president hu jintao, starting off with a private meeting with president obama, and then sitting down with some of america's top ceos to talk about how to make it easier for americans to do business in china. the issue of trade and devaluing of china's currency is a big one. they will talk about that. also at that meeting several chinese companies who will say that it's their investment in the united states that is creating jobs here. over the course of this four-day visit, president obama also expected to talk with the chinese president about north korea and whether o

condition after a gunman shot her in bed during a public political a bed in her home district of southern arizona. >> i am very optimistic about recovered. >> six others including a federal judge and a nine year-old girl died in the attack than a dozen injured. >> the suspected shooter, 22 year-old gerald leave lot more is in custody. police are looking for someone else who may have been involved. >> we're not convinced that he acted alone. there is some there believe that he came to this location, with another individual. >> meantime politicians who know congressman gifford reacted with shock and sadness. >> my thoughts and prayers are with congressman gifford and her family, the congresswoman staff and their families. as well as other victims of this senseless and cruel violence. >> president barack obama pledged to support. >> this is more than a tragic for those who are involved. it is a tragedy for arizona and for entire country. >> law-enforcement are also praising the efforts of two individuals to tackle the shooter. >> repercussions are being felt to the bay area, one of the country's top

serving southern arizona ans is her passion and nothing makes her more proud than rep rest.ing them inongress -- representing them in congress. >> president obama will lead the nation in a moment of silence honoring the shooting victims the president and staff will gather on the white house lawn at 8:00 a.m. pacific time and has postponed all related business this week. >>> judge roll was at the center of the states battle over immigration in 2009 he received dozens of threats. >>> the youngest shooting victim was just 9 years old. kristina green was just elected to her student council and went with a family friend to hear congress woman giffords speak. >>> four other people were killed in that attack including 30-year-old gain zimmerman, he was uc santa cruz graduate who worked for congress woman giffords. >> people in the bay area are remembering victims of the shooting, a dozen people somehowed up for a candlelight vigil in san francisco last night they expressed sympathy for all the victims but paid a special tribute to little kristina green. >>> the little girl that was killed at

that she will return it her duties in the united states congress to represent the people of southern arizona. >> reporter: a long and difficult road home that continued with her brief but important ambulance ride today in houston. jay gray, nbc news. >>> at the same time, we're learning more about how the accused shooter spent the evening before he allegedly opened fire outside a tucson supermarket. federal investigators now say that jared loughner researched famous as sins, the death penalty and solitary confinement on the internet. the information comes from a search of his computer. loughner pleaded not guilty in the shooting rampage earlier will week that left 60s dead and 13 wound order january 8th. government officials say the nation's current terror alert system will be gone by late april. sources say the homeland security department will begin phasing out the system starting tomorrow. the color coded system was created after the september 11th attacks. the homeland security department says it will continue to inform the public about terror threats through government announcements and

everyone, even when -- even when she's in the midst of the kind of strife that is going on in southern arizona with the immigration laws and the battleground that arizona has been. she really always looks on the bright side. she's a glass is half full kind of person. >> you worked with her very closely in tucson. i had an opportunity to meet her in tucson just last spring at an event where i spoke and had a real opportunity for a conversation about the issues she cared b talk about some of that, as we look at some of the images of her being sworn in just this week. >> for arizona, i think for this nation, as debbie just said, this is a woman whose whole future is in front of her. a rising star, not only in politics, but in leadership in general. and this tragedy has left us in tucson in shock and then today numb about the whole -- gabby is a leader in our community, someone that -- as was said, someone that looked at things in a very positive -- what we do for our lives in politics, sometimes there's grading and friction that's part of it. gabby looked at politics as a mechanism to get things

new mexico, southern arizona, we share the southern border, we have issues of public land, public access, resources. so many of our perspectives originate from the same sort of district. i got to know gabby just in the first month here in february. we went together to iraq to visit soldiers. together we'd sit down and visit with young men and women who were defending our country, who were fighting for the freedom of the iraqis there and we just grew a common bond in the service and the recognition of those who were serving in even more o'a more difficult circumstance. we found the opportunities to work across the aisle on several issues just after we returned and that's the strong memories that compel me today to stand up and say that i've grown to respect and admire the efforts of this courageous young woman as she served here in congress. as we saw the unforeseeable and tragedy circumstances of this past weekend, we realized that there are circumstances that face us all and i would recognize right now that gabrielle giffords decided to do her job no matter the risk. she served w

. >> reporter: guns are part of the culture of southern arizona much the wounded congresswoman owns a glock, the same type of gun that was used to shoot her. since the shooting there has been a run on glocks in arizona. january 10th sales reportedly doubled those of a year ago. but those we talked with at the cal palace gun show say don't blame the gun. >> we believe in our 2nd amendment. we have rifles hanging inside the capitol so we believe in our second amendment right. it is a tragedy what happened in arizona. i think he was a crazy individual but i think being a citizen in the united states we have a right to keep and bear guns. >> reporter: gun sales up 65% in ohio. 33% in new york and 16% here in california. bloomburg nurse citing fbi stats saying the 5% national boost in sales amounts to nearly 8000 guns. >> wow. all right. don, thank you very much. >>> many public officials are evaluating the their own security after the shooting of gabrielle giffords. some politicians are struggling with balancing safety concerns. congressman mcne nary saying they may coordinate. >> i need

. >> reporter: guns are part of the culture of southern arizona. the congresswoman owns a glock 9, the same gun that was used to shoot her. since the shooting there has been a run on glocks. those we talked with at the cal palace gun show say don't blame the gun. >> we believe this our 2nd amendment and have rifles hanging in our office inside the capital and so we believe in our 2nd amendment right. it is a tragedy what happened in arizona. i think he was crazy. i think being a citizen of the united states we have a right to keep, carry and bear arms. >> gun sales are up 65% in ohio, 38% in illinois, 33% in new york, and 16% here in california. bloomburg news citing fbi stats says the 5% average national sales increase amounts to nearly 8000 handguns. >> don, thank you very much. police are searching for suspects in a murder at a popular tourist spot in san francisco. 23-year-old shot to death at the twin peaks vista point. they got into an argument with another group an shots were fired. he was hit several times and he died at the scene. police a

she's been fighting for southern arizona, now we just need to help her fight her own life. >> instinctty took over. that's all for us tonight. i'll be back tomorrow on "gma." and diane sawyer will be in tucson tomorrow night for "world news." as we sign off, david muir continues our coverage online. on facebook. join the conversation at abcnews.com. have a good night. >> alan: in perhaps its final act as san francisco mayor, gavin newsom makes a surprise announcement. first -- >> jared loughner was subdued by brave people at the sing. >> alan: the fbi director praised those who stepped up in the shooting in tucson. the suspect in the shooting of congresswoman gabrielle giffords is facing federal charges tonight. they include five counts of murder and attempted assassination. we have the latest from tucson. >> did you say gabrielle giffords was hit? >> reporter: representative gabrielle giffords is in a medically drug induced coma, her police unclear. many are calling it a miracle she evenrv

there were complaints here in southern arizona when it hit 27 degrees last night. only mentioned international falls, minnesota, because of the cold? we're about to do it again. they just today set an all new all-time record low temperature of 46 below 0. that's not the windchill, that's temperature. and schools in fargo were closed and they don't scare easily there. new england got dumped on with snow again today. officially it's only been winter for a month, but for the east coast in particular, it's already been a brutal one. snow totals for this season have already surpassed the average for the year, and that stands from south carolina all the way north to massachusetts. >>> if you have tickets for the football game at soldier field in chicago on sunday night, bundle up, you know that. way more important than the weather, though, is the game. to an nfl fan, the chicago bears and the green bay packers are known for a brand of football, tough, cold weather, take no prisoners football. one of them will go to the super bowl. there's no love lost between them. it's

in this trauma center in southern arizona, we are the only one in this is as good as it gets. i sought act of violence in the wars as well. i am not a political person. i'm just a public servant. >> [inaudible] >> sometimes when we have these kind of injuries, we have the tech office spall and relax the brain. the fractured a lot of the work force so it was just removing the pieces and extending that. that is probably the simplest way to say it. we typically will protect the brain with an artificial laser. we put it back when the brain has relax efficiently. that may take several months. every case is individual. >> thank you very much for coming in your attention today. i will turn this over to the doctor this point. >> i want to thank you again for coming. most of the interviews will go through cady reilly. will have another medical bulletin tomorrow at 10:00 at the same location. we will keep you apprised of any changes in the conditions of any of the victims. we will keep this very open and transparent and we will share information with you. and i think at this point, we'r

. >> it deferred to represents the southern arizona district was holding a meet a public event when gunshots ring out. the man who works nearby relate what he heard. >> i heard 50 to 20 gunshots in the parking lot. beaker doctors say she sustained a gunshot wound to the head she was out of surgery saturday afternoon with doctors closely monitoring her condition. >> we all optimistic. >> law enforcement aren't gonna find a shooter, and an investigation and with u.s. lawn officials aren't going. meanwhile president barack obama pledged his support of that investigation and extended his boss to give france the other victims and their families. >> this is more than a tragedy but those in bulk. this is a tragedy for arizona, and for our entire country. >> in washington some of the haze kron4 news. >> repercussions are being felt all right to the bay area. then suppose so held a public event in san francisco, and security was tight. >> that tom was a somber want as congresswoman nancy told the poll the public it only strengthens her resolve >> the event included newly elected state officials like

you're the most popular political figure in southern arizona. you never been seriously challenged for share. -- for sheriff. you talk about going to the ballot in letting people decide. >> absolutely. >> take some time quickly and i want this audience at nationwide and in the southern arizona to know your relationship with gabrielle giffords. it was not just friendship or political alliance, but it was a deep, and friendship. >> not only fringe ship, but that deep admiration and respect. this is one of the finest creatures that god has ever created. really. i say -- i do not say this to exaggerate a point. and john roll, the federal judge assassinated, he had been a personal friends for many years. is the guy that went to mass every day. he is the fairest, brightest judge that i know of. it is just horrible. to sheriff, we will go through this together. you were so close to her and now so close to this whole situation because of the continued circumstances such as this one where we ask you, what do you think and what will happen. this has been a

lows acrosst our southern arizona tonight. 22 in douglas. 31 in nogales. tucson overnight at 34. the same for oracle. 62 in tucson as well as in marana. clear skies for the rest of today. taking us through our weekend, 62 degrees for sunday. warming to the upper 60's by the end of the next work week. the overnight lows staying well below the freezing mark. >> thank you so much. we should mention that because of today's events, our newscast is being extended for a whole hour. the magnitude of today's tragedy has rocked the entire design community including the university of arizona. but the athletic department has chosen to postpone the game. >> the coach put it best when he said basketball should be the last thing on anyone's's mind right now. they were supposed to play stanford today at 4:30 p.m. we were supposed to have that on our sister station. fans being turned away at the doors. many had heard about today's tragedy, but did not know about the postponement of the game. they will play tomorrow afternoon at 12:30 p.m. the decision to push the game back was an easy one. >> i t

gabby takes enormous pride in the job in representing the communities of southern arizona. i send our thoughts and prayers to mark during this difficult time. we deeply appreciate the gift mark generously shares with all of us here in washington and back in arizona. it is also important not to forget the individuals who lost their lives or who were injured while they were exercising their right to participate and have a say in this republic. indeed, they became victims while exercising a fundamental right that has served as a backbone of this country since its founding. a right our nation's founders sacrificed so dearly for. just as the victims this last saturday have tragically also sacrificed for. we are stunned by the tragedy, but we remain resolute in our commitment to assemble peacefully, engage civilly in the types of discourse that are fundamental to maintaining this republic. although words may not sufficiently capture the sorrow and grief we are experiencing, particularly in arizona, joyce and i send our thoughts, our prayers to gabby, mark, rocks an, -- roxanne, an

in congress she represents what's traditionally been a republican district in southern arizona, spreadingnd east from tucson to the mexican border. >> we need you to help us get out the vote. >> reporter: she re-elected to a third team after a tight race by a that's-party backed republican in november, congressman represents the house district right next to giffords. >> she's a rising star in our state and nationally. terribly smart person. very disciplined. >> reporter: giffords makes a point of being accessible to her constituents. she holds these events, called congress on your corner. these are photos from one she held last may at a safeway store. >> the warmth in which her constituents, family and friends embrace sher just incredible. >> reporter: she's known around the capital for pushing solar energy, immigration reform and working with military families and vets and she's obsessed with the details of health care reform. >> i rise today to address our single most important domestic issue that faces our country, reforming our broken health insurance program. >> reporter: after she v

gabby takes enormous pride in the job in representing the communities of southern arizona. and my wife and i send our thoughts and prayers to mark during this difficult time. we deeply appreciate the gift mark generously shares with all of us here in washington and back in arizona. it is also important not to forget the individuals who lost their lives or who were injured while they were exercising their right to participate and have a say in this republic. indeed, they became victims while exercising a fundamental right that has served as a backbone of this country since its founding. a right our nation's founders sacrificed so dearly for. just as the victims this last saturday have tragically also sacrificed for. we are stunned by the tragedy, but we remain resolute in our commitment to assemble peacefully, engage civilly in the types of discourse that are fundamental to maintaining this republic. although words may not sufficiently capture the sorrow and grief we are experiencing, particularly in arizona, joyce and i send our thoughts, our prayers to gabby, mark, rocks an

served in the arizona state senate when i was in the secretary of state's office and i've grown to love her and respect her, and certainly, as campaigning statewide, as she campaigned in the southern part of arizona, i campaigned in the same areas. not only during the campaign effort, but certainly just going down and speaking to different groups, like the red cross or davis mon than airport , gabby always showed up and we were always and often appearing together on the same stage. and she was a genuine nice, kind, hard-working servant for the people of district eight. always courteous to everyone. she never really played partisan politics. she was serious about what she did and she was always concerned with what was good for her district. and so you have to admire someone like that. she was a very gracious and is a very gracious elected public servant. >> governor, are you [inaudible] >> i think that it is something that certainly a state would not like to have happen in their state. tragedies happen and certainly we know that people should be held accountable and responsible for their actions. it certainly doesn't show favor on the state of arizona, but we have a lot of good, de

a time like this, but my observation would be this, there was a tragic shooting elsewhere in southern arizonao, and it created a wilder west. i think the effect of this is going to be this tragedy in tucson, a milder west, so i think the effect is going to be to have a moderating effect on the cauldron that has been arizona. >> congresswoman? >> it is absolutely critical that we lead by example, that we take this opportunity to going forward not shrink from vigorously advocating our views but stop treating our opponents like the enemy and try to push the reset button on a more civil discourse because that's what gabby was the leader on. that's what her hopes were for the future. [ applause ] >> daniel? >> i think what we've seen is this big sense of the community coming together, the national community and utilize it to have a more constructive instead of destructive political discourse in the future. gabby's always been a proponent of getting work done by working constructively instead of attacking the other side for the beliefs that they hold, so i think that's a takeaway. [ applause ] >> i

. >> reporter: guns are part of the culture in southern arizona.d congresswoman owns a glock 19, the same model weapon that was used to shoot her. two of the people who helped the wounded and grab the gunman says the sacramento bee were carrying concealed weapons. since the shooting there's been a run on glocks in arizona. january 10th, one-day sales reportedly doubled those of a year ago. but those we talked with at the cal palace gun show say don't blame the guns. >> we believe in our second amendment. we actually have rifles hanging in our office inside the capitol, so we believe in our 2nd amendment right. it's a tragedy what happened in arizona. i think he was a crazy individual, but i think being citizens of the united states, we have a right to keep and bear arms. >> thank you. don knapp on monday after the arizona shooting rampage. gun sales in that state shot up by 61%. gun sales rose an average of 5% across the country and 16% here in california. bloomberg news citing figures from the fbi says that 5% average national sales increase amoun

this is going to be a scene that plays out across southern arizona tonight.re getting word of all kinds of officials and per services. if this is something you are interested in being a part of, send us an e-mail. you can also call a couple of places to find out where you can go to be a part of this. we've finally heard from the congressman on the shooting. steve nunez had a chance to speak with the congressman on the phone. >> the congressman has worked in public service for 35 years. he has worked many years with gabrielle giffords. she is a political ally and personal friend. he is calling it a sad day for all of us and for arizona. he says now's the time to offer prayers for gabrielle giffords and all of the victims. doctors have confirmed a 9-year- old was shot and killed. let's hear from him. >> >> pray for her and her staff and all of the innocent people who faced with a face. it is unbelievable. the prayers continue to go out. there is optimism about her recovery. that is great. you feel for the people that have lost their lives in the senseless trage

or part of that facility iny she southern arizona in a certain a theyll showed their competence d dealing with all of the woundeds and some who died. it has now been more than two, weeks since the tragedy and the obvious they still grieving. we all pray that they find find comfort in the days ahead and we make sofull recoveries. in recent days we've received some good news in that regard as those who are wounded are beginning to recover in lth the hospital. our friend and colleague, gaby giffords, though she remains in serious condition, we are heartened to hear positive reports from her.there's that we wish her the very best as she begins a new phase of her recovery in houston. shock mr. president, the tragedy in tucson witsh a shot to assault. it's difficult to comprehend that such horror can be visited their families.brought t the in some respects however we seeo once again how it is part of the best in good people.f so not a perfect tens in theed heroes of this tragic event, senator mccain and i asked her we c colleagues in the senate passed senate resolution 14. we can do little to b

we're dry through the desert areas all the way from arizona bank into the beautiful southern californian saturday more of the same thing. still some shower activity there m northwest. clouds should be increasing on the coastal areas of california during the day, and a little bit of temperatures take a hit behind that cold front. temperatures only in the 60s on saturday, so that's a look for a little bit cooler weather. >>> well, as far as your -- well, here's what's happening -- kenv nez muse 10 elko, nevada. cowboys at the northeastern mav nav museum. that's your pacific event of the day. that guy looks cold. >> yeah, like all of us. >> rough being a cowboy. >> all right, bill. thanks so much. here's an early look at the headlines and entertainment. when it comes to playing spooky roles, anthony hopkins has a strong resume. this weekend, he is expected to take the number one spot at the box office playing the priest in the horror film "the rite." expected to profit from the famous oscar bump, "the king's speech" will battle it out at around second place with $10 million. "the mechanic"

affecting the pacific northwest, while if you want warm, beautiful conditions head to southern california or arizona. you'll probably have the best weather in the entire nation in the days ahead. warm high pressure off the coast will protect you. the stormy weather's all up here to the west. we've seen one storm already. the second one is now moving in. the rain's going to pick up in intensity if it hasn't already. how quickly all the rain moved in. showing on the radar by green. the white is were where we're showing you the snow. it's warm. even high elevations are mostly rain. that's why the avalanche threat is high. rainfall predictions, the yellow coloring along the spine of mountains, up to two inches of rain with the system. valleys, half inch to an inch. significant rain event. forecast for today, mostly cloudy skies if not cloudy. all from medford, the rain primarily up interstate 5 spreading to xoe cane latspread ing to sacramento, 60 degrees. tucson looking nice. sunny and 70. >>> lynn, wouldn't those 80s be nice in southern california? weekend forecast coming up. >> ah, we can just dream.

mixture of sun and clouds, much of southern california and arizona, from tucson to phoenix, highs only in the 60s. still a cool time of year. january's been chilly so far. l.a., 63. about a 20% chance we'll pop up a thunderstorm or two somewhere between l.a. and down to san diego later this afternoon. weeks ago.ok at your friday oregon, chance of showers for you. >> look forward to the weekend forecast coming up. >> lake tahoe not looking too bad. you're right about the ski weather. absolutely. >>> unemployment uncertainty, facebook's future and how to ruin a college student's holiday. your early morning business headlines are straight ahead. plus, the good news keeps rolling in for the homeless man with the golden voice. >>> coming up -- rex ryan and tom brady. stanford gets lucky and a hockey shot that you've never seen before. you're watching "early today." eh >>> good morning and welcome back to "early today." i'm veronica de la cruz. here are some of your top headlines this morning -- the u.s. state department is warning hundreds of human rights activists, foreign government offic

, we're going to continue what has just been a fantastic trend of weather all through southern california and arizonait's just been very mild lately and very enjoyable. now, to the northwest, i mentioned some of that light rain. it's very light. there's not a lot of it either from olympia northward. you know, continue on and off as we go throughout our morning. begin to taper off once the front goes through this afternoon. by tonight it will be all said and done. temperatures, they're not all that cold. we're in the 46 degree range many seattle. from phoenix to l.a., probably need a jacket as you head out the door, but you'll be carrying that home with sunshine and temperatures at 77 in l.a. today. 60 in san francisco. not bad. vegas in the low 60s. we'll call it 50 degrees in pseattle with those clouds and tuesday forecast coming up a little later, veronica. >> 77 degrees in los angeles, bill, can you -- >> it's the place to be. >> can you please ask the west coast if they'll trade places with us just for like a week. >> they wouldn't in a heart beat. >> i'm sure. >>> well, they're buying on wall st

we all grew up in southern arizona with the udall at that. -- ethic. very much a living legacy. it is an ethic that talks about the environment and what it means to protect and to cherish in this beautiful gift that we have. it talks about people, the first americans, and the need to treat each other with dignity and respect. it talks about protecting and conserve bring our national treasures, the special places that we live in, because they do make the quality of life for all of us better. those are the legacies. i was very fortunate in getting this career. i think stewart may question it now that i got the good steel -- good seal of approval from storage udall and it meant the world to me. in no small part, he bears responsibility for me standing before you today. the conference that we have heard of, but let me talk about -- the accomplishments that we have heard of, but let me talk about the shared treasures we have. with that treasure comes a shared responsibility that stewart talked about constantly. the gentle, strong embrace for these shared tr

that she will return to her duties in the united states congress representing the people of southern arizona. we pray for the family of judge john roll and those others who gave their lives. senator kyl and i were at -- attended the various memorial services and events surrounding this tragedy in tucson, and we come away obviously with deep sorrow over the event. yet, at the same time, with a great deval pride and appreciation for our fellow citizens in tucson who have reacted in a heroic and giving and loving and sharing fashion. madam president, i guess we will be voting on this issue sometime this afternoon. and i know that other colleagues of mine will be speaking in behalf of this resolution. with that, madam president, i would turn to the legislation introduced -- i introduce legislation to name the united states courthouse, united states courthouse in yuma, arizona, the john roll courthouse. is that legislation at the desk? no. the presiding officer: the legislation is not at the desk. mr. mccain: i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll.

arizonan known to provide assistance to those he found in need was murdered on his ranch near arizona's southerners in arizona werenderstandably alarmed. gabby listened and responded over and over she contacted and visited those affected, reassuring them that help was on its way. she convened monthly conference calls for the farming and ranching communities involving the border patrol, immigrations and customs enforcement and justice department and other federal agencies, each month broadening the circle to include more stakeholders. we learned of her efforts in delegation meetings here in washington where she enlisted additional support last august. muchs a result of gabby's persistent efforts, the congress acted, providing unprecedented resources to improve security in the area. gabby listened, she responded and in the end congress responded as well. we are responding here today by giving thanks for the service of federal judge john roll and gave zimmerman for the public service they have rendered. we are responding today by recognizing e heroic life-saving efforts of people like daniel hernan

even when she is in the midst of the kind of strife that is going on in southern arizona with the immigration laws and the battleground arizona has been, she always looks on the bright side. host: that was from this morning's "meet the press." she was reacting to the shooting of her friend and colleague, gabrielle giffords. we will take some of your phone calls. a caller from georgia is next. caller: >> i would like to offer my condolences to the families involved and i would like to say this kit was sick. the part of the -- blaming it on palin is asinine as blaming it on video games are violent movies. caller: i would like to offer my condolences. the point on how to take this as a citizen of the guided states, i think the rhetoric seems to continue, even with -- i am a first-time caller and a lot to say thank you for having c-span, but it just seems there is a hatred or a polarization permeating potentially generally coming out in the citizenship and the comments on both sides. this is a national thing. that is part of the way our country runs. everybody needs to do an introspective look on

gabby takes enormous pride in the job in representing the communities of southern arizona. and my wife and i send our thoughts and prayers to mark during this difficult time. we deeply appreciate the gift mark generously shares with all of us here in washington and back in arizona. it is also important not to forget the individuals who lost their lives or who were injured while they were exercising their right to participate and have a say in this republic. indeed, they became victims while exercising a fundamental right that has served as a backbone of this country since its founding. a right our nation's founders sacrificed so dearly for. just as the victims this last saturday have tragically also sacrificed for. we are stunned by the tragedy, but we remain resolute in our commitment to assemble peacefully, engage civilly in the types of discourse that are fundamental to maintaining this republic. although words may not sufficiently capture the sorrow and grief we are experiencing, particularly in arizona, joyce and i send our thoughts, our prayers to gabby, mark, rocks an

gabby giffords loves southern arizona. she is so much a part of this community. and we see, from the outpouring of support for her, that this community loves her. we have a little stuffed animals that have been dropped at memorials all over the place. it's really amazing. but you know, we know that this is a positive development. it's going to be a long, tough road, as the doctors said. there's no question about that. but, you know, as i said, she's a fighter. and she's proving it every single day. >> c.j., thank you so much for taking the time and speaking with us today. >> thank you. >> good to talk with you again. c.j. karamargin, who will be on the plane in just a couple of hours. so today it all begins, less than two weeks. >> it is remarkable. >> by anyone's standards nothing short of amazing. >> it is miraculous. and more of that to come, clearly. especially just with the attitude alone. we do want to get you more of this friday's headlines. jeff glor is standing by at the news desk. good morning to you. >> good morning to you. and good morning to everyone

and people i could possibly want, i mean this is a luxury for me and in this trauma center in southern arizonae the only one and this is as good as it gets. i'm happy to call this my home and work here. >> to see an act of violence in this community -- >> i see an act of violence in wars, as well, i'm not a political person, i'm just a public servant. >> what about the procedure? >> sure. sometimes when we have these type of injuries, we have to use drills to literally take off the skull and relax the brain. in this case, a lot of product u fractures had done that work for us. that is about the simplest way to say that. >> what happened when you put it back? >> we typically protect the brain with artificial layer and close the scalp over it. we'll put it back when the brain relaxed sufficiently. that may take several months, in the case of the individual. >> thank you for coming and your attention today. i will turn over to the doctor at this point. >> thank you again for coming. dr. rhee, we will be available for interviews and most interviews will go through katy riley from umc in pr. we wil

southern california, nevada and arizona, a really nice middle to end of your week here with plent of sunshine and temperatures warping up. >>> if you're watching in seattle, washington, pieces of clothing, robes an blankets from country around the pick rim at the burke museum. that's your pacific events ever the day. lynn. >> thanks, bill. >>> now here's a look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. she may not have topped 2010's concert sales, but lady gaga was at least cover girl of the year. according to womenswear daily, featuring a gun-toting lady gaga told more than three times the monthly average and was by far the top seller of 2010. lady gaga's cosmo cover was the best selling issue of the year, but on the flip side, taylor swift was the worst cover. her "elle" cover was the worst performer of the year in october. her glamour and marie claire covers ranked a second and third lowest selling. >>> elsewhere, newly freed lindsay lohan is reportedly hiring a sober coach before deciding whether she'll live in new york or los angeles. >>> finally, e-online reports sandra bul

we're proud of that facility in southern arizona, and they showed their competence in dealing with all of the wounded and some who died. it's now been more than two weeks since the tragedy, and the families who lost loved ones are obviously still grieving. we all pray they find comfort in the days ahead, and we hope and pray the wounded make full recoveries. in recent days, we received good news in that regard as those who were wounded are beginning to recover and leave the hospital, and our friend and colleague, gabby giffords, though in serious condition, we are hearing positive reports from her doctors, and we wish her the very best in beginning her recovery in houston. mr. president, the tragedy in tucson was a shock to us all. it's difficult to comprehend such horror can be committed. we see how it brought out the best in good people, so in honor of the victims and heros of this tragic event, senator mckaine and i -- senator mccain and i ask to pass resolution 14. we can do little to those who lost loved one, but can affirm this body is united in the grief for the fallen, its add

southern arizona, and country.derstand, the why, though, how, the reason. for what happened on the eighth of january. it is a loss of innocent life, his injury, of a dozen people. the death of a nine year-old girl. a federal judge, and a serious dramatic injury to my wife gabrielle. we will never fully understand that. emotionally it has been a challenge, for all musof us. wht it has done is it has certainly shown me, and i think not only our country, but the world. what tucson is all about. it showed them a different side of tucson, i think all americans, are very proud of what they have seen, i know my wife gabrielle would be very proud of how this community responded to this tragic situation. >> tomorrow she is expected to route check-in to rehab hospital in houston. it is known for its work with brain injured patients. she was shot in the head, and and this message nation attempt.an assassinatione look they believe the ex- boyfriend took him possibly johann and his the child into this canal. will have an update

arizonan known to provide assistance to those he found in need was murdered on his ranch near arizona's southernanchers in arizona were understandably alarmed. gabby listened and responded over and over she contacted and visited those affected, reassuring them that help was on its way. she convened monthly conference calls for the farming and ranching communities involving the border patrol, immigrations and customs enforcement and justice department and other federal agencies, each month broadening the circle to include more stakeholders. we learned of her efforts in delegation meetings here in washington where she enlisted additional support last august. much as a result of gabby's persistent efforts, the congress acted, providing unprecedented resources to improve security in the area. gabby listened, she responded and in the end congress responded as well. we are responding here today by giving thanks for the service of federal judge john roll and gave zimmerman for the public service they have rendered. we are responding today by recognizing the heroic life-saving efforts of people like dan

it has been difficult for the city of tucson, southern arizona, and our country. i do not think we will ever fully understand the why and how and the reason for what happened on the eighth of january. it is a loss of innocent life. the injury of one dozen people. the death of a nine-year old girl. a federal judge and the serious, traumatic injury to my wife. we will never fully understand that. emotionally this has been a challenge for all bus -- all of us. what this has done, it has certainly shown me and, i think, not only our country, but the entire world what tucson is all about. it shows them a different side of tucson. i think all americans are very proud of what they have seen. i know my wife, gabrielle, would be very proud of help the community has responded to this tragic situation. the memorial's outside this hospital, in front of her office has been a testament to what this community is all about. the love and support we have received is a bit overwhelming. it is actually a bit difficult to keep up with. we are very appreciative and i want to apologize

i think it's been very difficult for the city of tucson, southern arizona and our country. >> reporter: difficult but full of progress. less than two weeks ago, giffords was shot in the head, but with help she's now been able to stand. kelly says she's trying to speak. >> she'll smile at me. she'll do a couple things that she'll only do around me like pat me on the face. i can just look in her eyes and tell. she's well aware of who's around her. >> reporter: this morning giffords leaves here headed to an air force base in an ambulance. a medacac flight will take her to houston where she'll be taken to hermann hospital. >> her rehabilitation will focus on getting functionality back and doing activities of daily living. >> reporter: giffords will be the final survivor to leave the hospital. police say she was the target of suspected gunman jared lee loughner, a rampage at a suburban safeway that left six dead, 13 others shot. among the stories of survival, acts of heroism. ron barber was shot. judge john roll pushed him to the ground and used his body to shield barber. judge roll was kil

nice weather continues in much of southwestern arizona, all through california, southern nevada looks nice. some cool air has worked through idaho and eastern portions of oregon and washington but a lot of big cities on interstate 5, you're going to be mild. some rain showers will develop, a storm system will be falling down from the north moving down the coastline late today into your friday. the morning is starting out dry today but tomorrow looks like it's going to be a wet start to seattle, medford, portland. medford later in the day. if you're watching us on kntv in california's bay area, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at over 60 pieces of artwork featuring world famous loony tune characters at the cartoon art museum and that's your pacific event of the day. >> thank you. >>> now here's a look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. ann hathaway has nabbed the coveted female lead in the next batman film. although not mentioned in the announcement the role in "the dark knight rises," a part michelle pfeiffer and halle berry played before. >>> seth roggin tells the t

i think it has been difficult for the city of tucson, southern arizona, and our country. i do not think we will fully understand the why and the how and the reason for what happened on the eighth of january. it is a loss of innocent life, the injury of one dozen people and the death of a nine-year old girl, a federal judge, and the serious, dramatic injury of my wife gabrielle. to fully understand that emotionally, this has been a challenge for all of us. what this has done, it has shown me and our country and the entire world what tucson is all about. it showed them a different side of tucson. i think all americans are proud of what they have seen. i know my wife, gabrielle, would be proud of how this community responded to this tragic situation. outside his hospital, in front of the state way -- in front of the safeway has been -- have been a testimony to what this city is all about. it has been overwhelming. it's a bit difficult to keep up with. we are appreciative. i want to apologize to all those folks who have done so much for us that we have not recognized yet. one

the gabby i know is smart and hard working and gabby that southern arizona knows is personalable and accessible and gabby we all know is dedicated and humble. gabby takes her job representing arizona seriously and works hard to effect change on the issues that matter most to her constituents. we both served on the committee on science and technology in the last congress and i was privileged to collaborate with gabby on her signature issue, solar energy development. she worked hard to create not only clean energy for america, but also new jobs for americans. we are both residents of border states, different borders and i was proud to co-sponsor her legislation to give businesses the tools necessary to enforce immigration standards. i admired her strong commitment to our national defense and tireless dedication to the men and women who serve their country in uniform. it is her smile and friendly nature that makes her a beloved figure. here in the halls of congress as well as in her home district and we all pray for her speedy recovery and mourn the loss those senselessly murdered partak

i think it's been very difficult for the city of tucson, southern arizona and our country. i don't think we're ever going to fully understand the why and the how and, you know, the reason for what happened on the 8th of january. you know, it's a loss of innocent life. the injury of a dozen people. you know, the death of a 9-year-old girl, a federal judge and the serious traumatic injury to my wife, gabrielle. so we'll never fully understand that. you know, emotionally, this has been a challenge for all of us. but what this has done it has certainly shown me and i think not only our country but the entire world what tucson is all about. you know, it showed them a different side of tucson, and i think all americans are very proud of what they've seen. and i know my wife, gabrielle, would be very proud of how this community has responded to this tragic situation. the memorials outside of this hospital in front of the safeway, in front of gabby's office has really been a testament to what this community is all about. the love and support that we've received is a bit overwhelmin

the division of developmental disabilities for 34 years, most of that time as the director for southern arizona. he retired in 2006 and began volunteering in dealing with gabby's campaign what he was the committee outreach director. after her successful election, gabby appointed him as her district director. we knew he worked tirelessly to give a voice for those who often were not heard in his career with the division of development of disabilities. it was hard to imagine that he could work more, even more in its nuclear with gabby, but somehow he does. with such a long career public service in this community he is touched many lives and now we're hearing from hearing from many of you who know him well. and some of you who just knew of him. he has friends across the political spectrum, and like his boss can't he just wants to do what is best for the people of our community. that is what to him to gabby and that is what binds them. throughout this ordeal, data singular focus has been on the well being and gabby, and he asks that we'll continue to pray for her recovery and her family. >> this is