statement that reads in pa part -- thank you. i'm horrified by the senseless attack on congresswoman gabrielle giffords. and members of her staff. an attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve. he went on to say this is a sad day for our country. arizona jon kyl saying we pray for recovery of giffords and others in critical condition. congresswoman giffords is a good friend and i find it especially saddening, he wrote, that is a heinous crime would occur while she was fulfilling her congressional responsibilities. doug mcelway is live for us. what are you hearing from the colleagues? >> reporter: the high prize is pouring in all day long. this is truly a rising star in the democratic party. that's becoming abundantly clear. the latest work we're hearing from vice president joe biden. i will read it to you. gabgy is one of the fine -- gabby is one of the finest member of congress i know, he writes. principled leader and a