Pelosi Statement on Passing of Former Congressman Brad Ashford

Statement

Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the passing of former Congressman Brad Ashford of Nebraska:

"The passing of Congressman Brad Ashford is a sad loss for the people of Nebraska and for America. A proud son of Omaha, Congressman Ashford devoted much of his career to serving his city and state: whether fighting for safe and affordable housing for every family, enacting landmark legislation in the State Legislature or representing his community in the U.S. House of Representatives.

"In the halls of Congress, he was widely respected as a serious legislator with a special ability to rise above partisan politics, build consensus and get things done. He will long be remembered by his colleagues and the country for authoring an important law that paved the way for new health care facilities for veterans to be built across the nation -- including in his beloved Omaha.

"May it be a comfort to his wife Ann, his children John, Ellie and Tom, his granddaughter Rosie, and his many loved ones that so many in the Congress and around the nation mourn with you during this sad time."

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