BILLINGS, MT – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the reported shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff and her constituents.

“I know all Montanans join Jan and I in sending our thoughts and prayers to Congresswoman Giffords, her staff and constituents and all of their families.  My friend Gabby always fought for what she thought was best for the people she represented.  This gunman’s senseless actions do not forward any motive or agenda.  His attack is not only an attack on the people who were in that parking lot – they are an attack on the very concept of open government.”