Cardin Statement on the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2012 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 or 202-320-0819 (cell)
CARDIN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING
OF SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE
Washington, DC -- U.S Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) issued the following the statement on the passing of the Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii:
"The Senate and our country have lost a great American hero with the passing of Senator Inouye. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Hawaii.
“Daniel Inouye's story of sacrifice and service is one that will continue to inspire generations to come. The examples that he set are ones to note and respect. My colleagues and I were all truly blessed and honored to work and learn alongside him, he will be deeply missed. ”