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Lawmakers tweeted their reactions Saturday to the shooting of their congressional colleague, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.). Here are some of those:

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah):

I join every Utahn and American in condemning this senseless and brutal act of violence in Tuscon. My wife, staff and I send our prayers.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.):

My thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her family, her staff, and the other victims of this terrible tragedy.

@HouseDemocrats:

Our thoughts & prayers are with our colleague and friend, Rep. Giffords, her family, her staff, & other victims of this tragedy.

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.):

My thoughts & prayers are with the brilliant & dedicated @Rep_Giffords, her family, staff and other victims of this heartbreaking tragedy.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs:

Awful and unspeakable shooting in AZ - Statement ! from President - say a prayer... http://is.gd/ko0rT

Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.):

the shooting of my colleague and friend, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and others in Arizona today is a tragedy.

Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas):

My prayers are with the family of my colleague and close friend, Gabby & the loved ones of those that needlessly lost their lives today.

Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.):

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Giffords, her family and with the other victims of today's tragic shooting in Arizona.