WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) released the following statement regarding the attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), members of her staff and constituents:

"News of today’s attack in Arizona is shocking and tragic.  The violence and loss of life is very sad.  Bobbi and I are keeping the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers."