'Trailblazer and a giant': Politicians react to Dianne Feinstein's death
Mitch McConnell
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., delivered remarks in remembrance of his colleague on the Senate Floor Friday, characterizing Feinstein as “an incredibly effective person at every line, at every level.” He also highlighted her status as “the longest-serving female senator in American history.”
McConnell detailed how he and his wife, Elaine, “were actual friends of Dick and Diane,” suggesting that senators “refer to each other as ‘my friend from whatever state it is’” that they represent and, in most cases, don't mean it.
“Elaine served on a corporate board with Dick for a number of years,” and “when they were in town together, we would frequently have dinner together.”
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McConnell looked back favorably on a wedding gift he received from Feinstein, a “small depiction of the Capitol.”
He told his colleagues gathered in the chamber he looked at the depiction this morning "and remembered our dear colleague as a truly remarkable individual.”
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
