The Mars Society was sorry to learn that Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) will be stepping down from Congress in the coming days. 

“Rep. Giffords played a very important role in charting a course for the United States space program, was a key advocate of a strong human spaceflight program and served as a professional and energetic public servant in Washington, D.C.," said Dr. Robert Zubrin, Mars Society President. 

"We wish her well in her recovery and rehabilitation and hope that she will be able to continue her work in public service in the future.”

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