President Obama Hugs Gabrielle Giffords At SOTU

In one of the most moving moments during Tuesday night’s State of The Union address, President Obama gave outgoing Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords a farewell hug.

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Giffords announced this weekend she was stepping down to focus on her recovery. The Congresswoman will cast her final vote in the House on Wednesday.

“I have more work to do on my recovery, so to do what is best for Arizona I will step down this week,” Giffords earlier said. “I’m getting better. Every day my spirit is high.”

Watch President Obama hug Congresswoman Giffords below:

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