WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the longest-serving woman in the Senate died at age 90 on September 29 and several regional lawmakers and national politicians are responding.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden (D) issued the following statement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter:
Heartbroken this morning. Dianne Feinstein was a treasured friend to the Wyden family. She was an extraordinary advocate for San Francisco, for California, and for the West.
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) spoke on the Senate Floor after learning of Sen. Feinstein’s death, saying in part:
She cared about her country. She cared about her state. She cared about doing a job, no matter how tough it is, for the future of America. And she did it with dignity and respect every single minute. Today, you will hear accolades from across the country. Lists of her legislative accomplishments, from her early days all the way through her career. What I just want to say today—it is a true loss to America. It is a loss to her family—my heart is with you.
Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton released the following statement:
After her election to the Senate in 1992, she established herself as one of the chamber’s most effective champions of civil rights and civil liberties, environmental protection, and strong national security.
She was a fearless fighter who never backed down from what she believed in, but knew that principled compromise is often necessary to get things done for the good of the country and her constituents.
I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to work closely with her, particularly to pass the Assault Weapons Ban, which she authored, and on environmental preservation, including the cleanup of Lake Tahoe. And Hillary was proud to serve alongside her in the Senate.
Dianne’s legacy will endure with all the people living better, safer, healthier lives because of her, and in everyone who was inspired by her trailblazing life and career. Our thoughts and prayers are with Katherine, Eileen, and all the people who loved her.
NonStop Local will continue to update this post with responses from local, regional and national politicians and legislators.
