Tough talk. Firm beliefs.

Last week while the left was mocking the reading of the U.S. Constitution during the opening of the 112th Congress, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords crossed the aisle to make constitutional history with Republicans. It was Congresswoman Giffords who read the First Amendment - protecting our right to free speech, religious freedom, and peaceful assembly.

On the right, we use tough, hard-hitting terminology to define our views. We believe that that life begins at conception and abortion is murder. We support a more limited role for the federal government. We will fight for the continued acknowledgement of the Judeo-Christian heritage of our country. We support broad Second Amendment rights.

The tragedy on Saturday will not change our views or the ways in which we express them. Congresswoman Giffords is someone we have praised on radio as one of the Democrats who was willing to take the Obama administration to task over border security. She is not a hero of the Left or the Right. By all indications, she is a true representative of her constituents. She is the kind of Democrat who is as comfortable communicating her message to Fox News, as she is MSNBC.

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Please note that in discussing political issues, candidates positions and political party statements, Jordan Sekulow is offering analysis in his individual capacity as lawyer and commentator. He is not speaking on behalf of the American Center for Law & Justice. The ACLJ does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. Nothing contained in this article should be construed as the position of the ACLJ.