Giffords Opens Eyes For 1st Time

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The most moving moment of Obama’s speech — and of the unexpectedly raucous memorial service — was the President’s announcement that shortly before the event, while surrounded by some of her House colleagues, Rep. Gabby Giffords opened her eyes for the first time since the shooting.

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz were the colleagues in the hospital room, Politico reports.

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