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John Boehner tears up in tribute to former Gabrielle Giffords aide

Apr 16, 2013, 3:20 PM

House Speaker John Boehner gave an emotional speech Tuesday in tribute to former aide to Gabrielle Giffords.

Boehner spoke, fighting back tears, while commemorating the first room at the U.S. Capitol visitors center in honor of Gabe Zimmerman.

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John Boehner tears up in tribute to former Gabrielle Giffords aide