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On January 8, 2011, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot in the head while meeting constituents in her home town of Tucson, Arizona. Her husband, the astronaut Mark Kelly, immediately flew to be by her side. In this emotional conversation with Pat Mitchell, the pair describe their lives both before and after the incident -- and describe their views on responsible gun ownership.

On January 8, 2011, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot in the head while meeting constituents in her home town of Tucson, Arizona. Her husband, the astronaut Mark Kelly, immediately flew to be by her side. In this emotional conversation with Pat Mitchell, the pair describe their lives both before and after the incident -- and describe their views on responsible gun ownership.

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Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly

Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly

Former U.S. Representative and NASA astronaut; survivors

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After Rep. Gabby Giffords was wounded by a would-be assassin’s bullet in January 2011, she and her husband, Mark Kelly, a NASA astronaut, retired US Navy captain and combat veteran, have become known around the world for their story of hope and resilience.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Join Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly's campaign to reduce gun violence in the US.