Swalwell Statement on Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell issued the following statement on Friday following the passing of California’s longest-serving U.S. senator, Dianne Feinstein.

“I am saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and mentor, Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein is a California icon. Her loss will be deeply felt across our state and our country.

Senator Feinstein’s dedication and leadership helped inspire me to get into public service. I’ll never forget, after being elected to Congress, the Senator reached out to me to have lunch. She shared how important the work we do in Washington is and imparted upon me the most consequential part of our job: ensuring people feel safe in their communities.

When I joined the Intelligence Committee, the senator was a terrific legislative partner as the Democratic leader of the committee in the Senate. Senator Feinstein and I are also bound by our friendship with the late Congresswoman, Ellen O. Tauscher, whom the Senator eulogized in 2019. The two were as close as sisters and represented the best of California. 

May Senator Feinstein now rest in peace and may all grant her the eternal legacy she has earned.”

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