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Democratic gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Barbara Buono -
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Lautenberg. Senator Lautenberg exemplified the American spirit and his commitment and devotion to the country he loved was unmatched. He always answered the call to serve – first as a soldier in the United States Army during World War II and later as Senator in the United States Senate representing the people of New Jersey. Senator Lautenberg always stood up for the principles he believed in and fought everyday to improve the lives of everyday New Jerseyans. Frank Lautenberg was an American hero and an icon in New Jersey, and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Lautenberg family during this difficult time.”
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) -
“I am deeply saddened by the news of Senator Lautenberg’s passing. I have known Senator Lautenberg for decades and I have been honored to call him a colleague and friend. My heart and thoughts go out to his wife Bonnie, his children and grandchildren.
“Frank Lautenberg was a moral guidepost on so many critical issues. As a leader in the U.S. Senate, his impact was felt on some of the most important issues facing New Jersey and our nation. His work on issues like gun violence prevention, improving our nation’s transit systems and transportation infrastructure, making Americans healthier through anti-smoking initiatives, and rebuilding our state after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy will be recognized for generations. Senator Lautenberg’s dedication to public service was evident in everything he did from his military service, to his philanthropic work, to his time in the U.S. Senate. Frank Lautenberg’s life defined public service and what it means to live the American dream.
“Senator Lautenberg has been at the forefront of some of the most important movements to protect our environment, an issue critical to New Jersey and the nation. I witnessed his commitment to environmental stewardship firsthand when we worked together on legislation to address inequities in the Superfund system so we can better clean up toxic sites throughout the state. Senator Lautenberg and I also worked together to champion the issue of keeping our waterways clean and safe when we introduced the BEACH Act.
“Like all New Jerseyans, I am grateful for Senator Lautenberg’s service to our state and our nation. I will miss him deeply and I will do my best to continue working on the issues that were so important to both of us.”
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez -
"I am saddened by the passing of my good friend, Senator Frank Lautenberg. I am proud to have called him a colleague, friend and ally.
Frank’s story was the American story. He loved his job and the people of New Jersey. People here counted on him to be on their side, and he always was.
For Frank, having founded a very successful company early in his career, giving back was at the very center of who he was. He was a man for New Jersey, one of the greatest of his generation and the last in the Senate to have served in World War II. The Senate was better for having had him a part of it.
From his landmark drunk driving law to the 21st Century GI Bill to the “Toxic Right to Know Law,” Frank fought for legislation that he believed in and would have a positive impact on New Jersey’s working families. He wanted everyone to have a chance at a better life. There’s no doubt that he loved New Jersey and he loved his country.
I know that all of us in New Jersey will miss him. However, I have no doubt that his work in the United States Senate will positively affect millions of New Jerseyans far into the future."
Congressman Rush Holt (NJ-12) -
“This is a personal loss as well as a loss for New Jersey and the country. I don't think there will ever again be anybody quite like Frank Lautenberg.
“Frank came from humble beginnings, and he never forgot that. The GI Bill sent him to Columbia University, and he always felt grateful for that and felt a need to pay back.
“Much will be said about his accomplishments: keeping trains and buses safe, promoting public health, safeguarding chemical plants, keeping cigarettes out of planes, and more. But what stands out in my mind is what Frank did to prevent drunk driving. As part of his transportation work, he established limits on blood alcohol levels. Today you could fill several football stadiums with people who are alive only because of Frank Lautenberg – and not one of them knows who they are.
“Frank was dogged; he was persistent. His colleagues in the Senate would sometimes laugh or smile about that: ‘Here comes Frank again to try to twist our arms.’ They liked him. Frank did his homework; he knew what he was talking about, and he just kept fighting.
“Frank and I worked together on a number of things, so I feel this loss very personally. Frank, we miss you, but your ideas and your legacy live on.”
Democratic State Party Chairman John S. Wisniewski -
“With the death of Frank Lautenberg, New Jersey has lost a powerful advocate of great integrity and the country has lost a person whose life embodied the American Dream. New Jersey’s loss is also a personal loss for his family and I wish to extend my condolences to his wife, his children and his grandchildren.”
“Raised in poverty in Paterson, Frank Lautenberg served his country in World War II, returned to become a titan of American business with the founding of ADP and then began a second career of public service in the United States Senate. Throughout his life, he used his position to defend the powerless and to create opportunities for those that society too often left behind.”
“It was in his work in the U.S. Senate on transportation issues that I truly came to know Senator Lautenberg. The Senator understood the value of our transportation network to New Jersey’s economy and quality of life and was dogged in his pursuit of transportation funds to improve and maintain our roadways and commuter rails. He understood that such infrastructure spending helped create jobs and bring people into the middle class. Senator Lautenberg was also a passionate voice in defense of our environment and against the scourge of gun violence in our country.”
“New Jersey has lost a giant.”
Monmouth County Democrats-
America has lost a public servant of historic proportions today. Frank Lautenberg spent his life dedicated to serving the people of New Jersey. He was a tireless champion who gave a voice to those without. A true Lion of the U.S. Senate, Frank Lautenberg commanded respect from both sides of the aisle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and his dedicated staff.
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