"Rachel, I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane. I've been shot down nearly shot down multiple times. I've flown a rocket ship into space four times, built by the lowest bidder. And my wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head, six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is."
"I do just have to ask you, at a human level, Senator, you and your family have dealt with more than your fair share of sacrifice for this country and trial and tribulation. I just have to ask, even though I hear you when you say you're not intimidated, this must be a source of of stress for for you and your family."
The Pentagon opened a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over his appearance in a video that reminded intelligence and military personnel they must not follow illegal orders. Former President Donald Trump responded with execution-themed comments and said the video is punishable by death, prompting backlash. Kelly called Trump's statements inciteful and dangerous given his large audience. Kelly recounted combat experiences and his wife Gabby Giffords' shooting to illustrate the real consequences of political violence. Kelly pledged not to be silenced and urged caution about incendiary language directed at military and intelligence personnel.
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