colleagues of both parties around, best friend debbie waser man shuttle wrote the letter of resignation for giffords. i will recover and will return and we will work together again. giffords was determined to deliver the letter herself, each step a challenge. speaker boehner caught her briefly and then let his own tears flow. she has brought the word dignity to new heights. the good-byes from the joyful bear hug from president obama, to capitol hill workers who hate to see her go. i m so proud of you. i ll miss you. i ll miss you. that s great. a fitting tribute for a remarkable woman. that was nbc s kelly o donnell reporting. there were many factors involved
vote. throughout america there isn t a name that stirs more love, more admiration, more respect, more wishing for our daughters to be like her than the name of congresswoman gabby giffords. thank you, gabby. aided by her husband, surrounded by friends, the congresswoman departed as quietly as she had arrived. leaving her colleagues, who had been bruised by months of political battles, sharing welcomed tears of joy. there s so many doubters but never doubt gabby giffords. this is the first of many votes she will cast. nothing could have done more to heal congress s wounded spirits than seeing gabby giffords back on the job, even for one vote. and today mark kelly and his fellow astronauts will be at the white house to be thanked and honored by the president. contes contessa? thank you. debbie waser man shuttle will talk at 11:00 a.m.