Senator Frank Lautenberg

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear friend Senator Frank Lautenberg. A stalwart of the Senate, Frank's dedication to his country and his constituents was unparalleled.
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WASHINGTON, : Vice President Al Gore (2nd L) reaches out for Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ, (R) along with Rep. Charles Schumer, D-NY, (L) and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-VT (C) after the vice president cast the tie-breaking vote on the Lautenberg Amendment on Capitol Hill 20 May 1999 in Washington, DC. The Lautenberg Amendment requires instant background checks on all gun sales at gun shows and pawnshops. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Stephen JAFFE (Photo credit should read STEPHEN JAFFE/AFP/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, : Vice President Al Gore (2nd L) reaches out for Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ, (R) along with Rep. Charles Schumer, D-NY, (L) and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-VT (C) after the vice president cast the tie-breaking vote on the Lautenberg Amendment on Capitol Hill 20 May 1999 in Washington, DC. The Lautenberg Amendment requires instant background checks on all gun sales at gun shows and pawnshops. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Stephen JAFFE (Photo credit should read STEPHEN JAFFE/AFP/Getty Images)

senator frank lautenberg

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear friend Senator Frank Lautenberg. A stalwart of the Senate, Frank's dedication to his country and his constituents was unparalleled. Frank was a champion of the middle class, a relentless warrior for all those in need. As a fearless defender of our environment, Frank helped bring the climate crisis into the mainstream while simultaneously promoting clean energy for a sustainable future. He was a source of wisdom and guidance to all, no matter their side of the aisle.

My heart and prayers are with his family today. May he rest in peace.

Cross-posted from Al's Journal

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