Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons
WILMINGTON, Del. — Today, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.):
“Johnny Isakson was a good man, a warm and capable public servant, and one of my best friends in public life. Whether it was helping me pass one of my first bills or traveling together overseas, whether tackling tough issues together on the Ethics Committee or holding his annual bipartisan barbecue, Johnny was a mentor and role model for me not just in how the Senate worked, but in how to succeed there: by extending your hand to your colleagues no matter their background or politics, and by bringing people together to work on issues that move our country forward. That philosophy made Johnny a good person and a great senator, and he will be sorely missed. Annie and I are holding Diane and his family in our prayers, and I hope today that his memory will inspire more of us to move through life with kindness and purpose.”
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