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Gabrielle Dee "Gabby" Giffords (born June 8, 1970) is an American politician. As a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, she represented Arizona's 8th congressional district from 2007 until her resignation on January 25, 2012, having been elected to Congress three times. She is the third woman in Arizona's history to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Considered a "Blue Dog" Democrat, her stances on health care reform and illegal immigration were sources of attention for those opposed to her candidacy and have made her a recipient of criticism from various conservative groups. She has described herself as a "former Republican."
Giffords is a native of Tucson, Arizona, and a graduate of Scripps College and Cornell University. Prior to her election to the United States Congress, Giffords served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2001 until 2003 and the Arizona State Senate from 2003 until 2005, when she resigned to run for the seat held by then-Congressman Jim Kolbe. She also worked as an associate for regional economic development in New York City and as CEO of El Campo Tire Warehouses, a local automotive chain owned by her grandfather. She is married to former astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Mark E. Kelly.
When her high heels hit the floor
Let her go
When she sa-shays out the door
Let her go
There's an unspoken rule
Every man should know
You can't hold her
If you can't let her go
If she needs time on her own
Let her go
Though it means you'll be alone
Let her go
Ask anyone who's tried
They'll say it's so
You can't hold her
If you can't let her go
If you can't let her go
How is she ever gonna know
Just how much she needs you
Just how much she means to you
If you can't be that strong
You're never gonna hold her for very long
When you see her with somebody new
Let her go
Passing right in front of you
Let her go
Even if it breaks your heart
Don't let it show
'Cause you can't hold her
If you can't let her go
And if you can't hold her