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03/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2024 16:24

Attorney General Tong Statement on Passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman

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03/27/2024

Attorney General Tong Statement on Passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman

(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following statement on the passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman.

"No one meant more to me in my choice to pursue public service than Joe Lieberman. And no one encouraged me more than he did. I first met him when he was Attorney General, and I was a 15-year-old campaign volunteer for his 1998 U.S. Senate race. He was principled and tough, but also incredibly warm and kind, and deeply dedicated to Connecticut and his hometown of Stamford. He has been a mentor and an inspiration throughout my career. I will never forget the moment, on the day I took office as Attorney General, that he called to tell me how proud he was. I would not be Attorney General today if not for his support and the many kindnesses he showed me over the years. It is a profound honor to walk by his portrait every time I step into my office. This is a heartbreaking shock, and a loss to us all. I send peace and love to Hadassah and all of his kids, Matthew, Becca, Hani and Ethan."
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