Former Democratic representative, Gabrielle Giffords, is speaking out about the gun control bill being denied earlier today. Gabby Giffords was shot in January 2011 and has had a very long road to recovery. Although she has gained many motor skills back, she is still not 100%. Since the Aurora movie theater shooting and especially since the Newtown massacre, Giffords joined many people speaking in defense of gun control. Giffords expressed herself in a statement with the NYTimes. Read more below.