Moment of Silence in Remembrance of Senator Dianne Feinstein

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Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise for the purpose of speaking with great sadness and emotion about the loss of our great Senator, our senior Senator from California, Senator Dianne Feinstein.

I do so, as I say, personally, as a friend, neighbor, and fellow San Franciscan. All of us do so with great pride as the great Senator she has been to our State, and the longest serving woman Senator from California.

She came here with Barbara Boxer, she stayed on, and she left on her own terms. She was the first woman mayor of San Francisco, coming into office under sad circumstances but leading us with great dignity, with great effectiveness, and with great leadership.

Much more will be said about it. We will have so much time to talk and brag about Dianne Feinstein. Her legacy will be a long one that we will all be inspired by. However, today, at this time, just hours since her passing, rather than talk about her, let us just pray that she rests in peace.

In that regard, Mr. Speaker, I ask that all present in the Chamber, as well as Members and staff throughout the Capitol, please rise for a moment of silence and in remembrance of the late Honorable Senator Dianne Feinstein.

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