RNC Chair Steele: 'An Attack On The American Ideal'

Michael Steele, Chair of the Republican National Committee has issued the following statement:

"I am deeply shocked and horrified by the attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, her staff, and her constituents.
"Today’s senseless act of violence is an attack on the American ideal and goes against our country's deeply held democratic values.
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Representative Giffords and the families of all of those who were victims of this national tragedy."