By Mark Grey
5:00pm PDT, Mar 30, 2024
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Joe Lieberman — an immensely standard longtime senator and former vice presidential candidate — handed away in New York Metropolis on March 27 as a result of issues from a fall. He was 82.
Whereas well-known in Connecticut, the place he served as a senator for twenty-four years, Joe was thrust into nationwide political consciousness when he joined Al Gore’s presidential ticket in 2000. On the time, he was the primary Jewish American to be nominated on a significant get together’s ticket. He later ran for president however had little success.
Recognized for working with each Democrats and Republicans, he usually aligned himself with Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham — the previous even thought-about tapping him as his working mate throughout his 2008 presidential marketing campaign.
In 2006, after Connecticut Democrats refused to appoint him for a Senate seat, Joe ran as an unbiased and received — which solely additional cemented his recognition.
Within the years earlier than he died, Joe desperately vied to discover a third-party candidate to unite the nation.
After he died, many Congress members from either side of the political aisle publicly honored him, as did distinguished members of the media and Hollywood celebs.
Hold studying to see how they mentioned goodbye…
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“I’m profoundly saddened by the lack of Joe Lieberman. Firstly, he was a person of religious religion and dedication to his household. My coronary heart goes out to [his wife] Hadassah, [his children] Hana, Matt, Rebecca [and] Ethan, his sisters, and all these grieving his loss.
“Joe was a person of deep integrity who devoted his life to serving his nation. He was a very gifted chief, whose affable persona and robust will made him a drive to be reckoned with. That is why it got here as no shock to any of us who knew him when he’d begin singing his favourite track: Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Approach.’ And doing issues Joe’s manner meant at all times placing his nation and the values of equality and equity first.
“His fierce dedication to those values was clear whilst a younger man. When he was about to journey to the South to hitch the Civil Rights Motion within the Nineteen Sixties, he wrote, ‘I’m going as a result of there’s a lot work to be accomplished. I’m an American. And that is one nation, or it’s nothing.’ These are the phrases of a champion of civil rights and a real patriot, which is why I shared that quote after I introduced Joe as my working mate.
“It was an honor to face side-by-side with him on the marketing campaign path. I will stay without end grateful for his tireless efforts to construct a greater future for America.” —former Vice President Al Gore
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“[My wife] Laura and I are saddened by the lack of Joe Lieberman. Joe was as positive an American as they arrive and one of the crucial first rate individuals I met throughout my time in Washington. As a Democrat, Joe wasn’t afraid to have interaction with Senators from throughout the aisle and labored arduous to earn votes from outdoors his get together. He engaged in severe and considerate debate with opposing voices on vital points. And in each loss and victory, Joe Lieberman was at all times a gentleman. I am grateful for Joe’s principled service to our nation and for the dignity and patriotism he dropped at public life. As Laura and I pray for [his wife] Hadassah and the Lieberman household, we additionally pray that Joe’s instance of decency guides our Nation’s leaders now and into the long run.” –former President George W. Bush
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“Simply heard of my pricey good friend Joe Lieberman’s passing. As I’m simply now leaving Israel, so many feelings. That is devastatingly unhappy. I really feel lucky to have been in his presence, touring the world in help of America’s pursuits as we noticed it. To [his wife] Hadassah, I do know your coronary heart is damaged, however please perceive your legion of pals love you dearly. To the Lieberman household, we will probably be with you thru this journey. I look ahead to sharing extra ideas about this excellent man and the unimaginable life he lived. The excellent news, he’s within the arms of the loving God. The dangerous information, John McCain is giving him an earful about how screwed up issues are. Relaxation in peace, my pricey good friend. From the Final Amigo.” –Sen. Lindsey Graham
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“Joe Lieberman and I did not at all times see eye-to-eye, however he had a unprecedented profession in public service, together with 4 a long time spent preventing for the individuals of Connecticut. He additionally labored arduous to repeal ‘Do not Ask Do not Inform’ and helped us move the Reasonably priced Care Act. In each circumstances the politics have been troublesome, however he caught to his ideas as a result of he knew it was the correct factor to do. Michelle and I lengthen our deepest condolences to [his wife] Hadassah and the Lieberman household.” –former President Barack Obama
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“I am shocked to listen to of Joe Lieberman’s sudden passing. My coronary heart is with [his wife] Hadassah [and his kids] Hana, Matt, Rebecca and Ethan.
It is powerful to honor anybody correctly in a tweet, however I might wish to share somewhat a couple of man who was a public servant to the core and somebody I knew since we have been younger school college students collectively.
After I chaired the DSCC and recruited Joe to run for the Senate, we sat collectively within the stands of a soccer sport in New Haven and remembered the causes that impressed us as younger individuals: Kennedy, civil rights, the activism to finish the Vietnam Conflict, and the environmental motion unleashed by Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring. Joe and I each talked about two of our heroes: Allard Lowenstein and Bobby Kennedy. He ran and received — and went on to turn out to be an environmental warrior within the Senate.
Think about how completely different America might’ve been if Al Gore and Joe had turn out to be president and vice chairman in 2000. Sending an enormous hug to his household — and to our pals in Connecticut who knew him as their Lawyer Normal and US Senator for therefore a few years.” —former Senator and Secretary of State John Kerry
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“I’m so unhappy concerning the passing of Senator Joe Lieberman. I final spoke to him on Monday and he was absolutely engaged in a dialog of learn how to overcome the poisonous political surroundings in our nation. His entire life was devoted to placing nation earlier than get together in all he did.” —former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
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“Senator Joseph Lieberman was a beautiful human being, an ideal Senator, a passionate defender of liberty, an instinctive coalition builder who sought pals on either side of the aisle (I regarded him as a detailed good friend from the earliest days of my Speakership). He will probably be deeply missed by all his pals. Our prayers exit to [his wife] Haddasah and the household.” —former Rep. Newt Gingrich
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“The lack of Joe Lieberman seems like the tip of an period. He was a real statesman who decried poisonous partisanship. He rightly promoted the virtues of bipartisanship, compromise and dealing throughout the aisle. He was a deeply consequential chief and an excellent man. He’ll be missed.” —Alyssa Farah Griffin
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“Joe Lieberman lived based on his ideas. Condolences to his household. Might his reminiscence be a blessing.” —Mia Farrow
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“[My wife] Heidi and I mourn the passing of Joe Lieberman, a statesman who earned the respect of individuals from throughout the political spectrum. His contributions to America and to our coverage debates are plain. Our condolences exit to his spouse Hadassah and the remainder of his household. Might his reminiscence be a blessing.” —Sen. Ted Cruz
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“RIP Joe Lieberman! Together with William F. Buckley Jr., I used to be among the many Connecticut ‘Republicans For Lieberman’ in 1988 when he challenged s****** Senator Lowell Weicker for his Senate seat.” —Roger Stone
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“In his extraordinary lifetime of public service, Senator Joe Lieberman personified the best of nation over get together. He was a real patriot and statesman who stood for tireless beliefs at dwelling and overseas. Lately, I used to be honored to serve with him as Nationwide Co-Chair of No Labels for 3 years. Our prayers are with Joe’s fantastic spouse Hadassah and all his family members at this troublesome time.” —former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan
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“America has misplaced an ideal man. Senator Joseph Lieberman lifeless at 82. A robust voice for freedom and civility, I knew the Senator for about 30 years; simply interviewed him final month” —Invoice O’Reilly
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“Joe Lieberman was an expensive good friend, a beautiful Senator, and a real patriot. He not solely was probably the greatest legislators I’ve ever identified, but in addition probably the greatest human beings.” —Sen. Susan Collins
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“[My wife] Barbara and I ship our prayers to Joe Lieberman’s household after [the] information of his passing. We served collectively within the Senate and labored on whistleblower initiatives, reining in mismanagement [and to] maintain authorities accountable. Joe was a devoted public servant working with anybody no matter political stripe” —Sen. Chuck Grassley
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“My coronary heart goes out to [his wife] Hadassah Lieberman and the Lieberman household on the sudden lack of Senator Joe Lieberman. Joe Lieberman was an excellent and first rate man who I used to be proud to know. I recall the flood of pleasure I felt when he was nominated as the primary Jewish candidate for Vice President of the US on a significant get together ticket. He was somebody who impressed confidence in authorities as a result of even should you did not agree with him, you knew he made selections primarily based on the braveness of his convictions. I am saddened as we speak on this loss however know his reminiscence will probably be a blessing to his household and all who knew him.” —Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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“Rising up, I discovered by watching how Senator Lieberman spoke proudly of his religion and carried out himself in public service grounded in our shared Jewish values. I am grateful for all he taught me and our nation about embracing our completely different faiths and discovering commonality of objective. Might his reminiscence be a blessing.” –Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
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“Connecticut is shocked by Senator Lieberman’s sudden passing. In an period of political carbon copies, Joe Lieberman was a singularity. One in all one. He fought and received for what he believed was proper and for the state he adored. My ideas are with [his wife] Hadassah and the whole household.” —Rep. Chris Murphy
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“I’m deeply saddened to study of Senator Joe Lieberman’s passing and ship my heartfelt condolences to [his wife] Hadassah and the whole Lieberman household. For the previous few years, I’ve had the consideration to function the Senator’s congressman after his transfer to Riverdale. Senator Lieberman devoted his life to public service, which deserves immense respect — all throughout the political spectrum. Might his reminiscence be a blessing.” —Rep. Ritchie Torres
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“R.I.P. Former Senator and former VP nominee Joe Lieberman. A superb man who tried arduous to achieve throughout the aisle to make the nation higher. He died this afternoon after issues from a fall. [Prayers] up for his spouse Hadassah and his household. Joe Lieberman was 82” —Bret Baier
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“Sending deep sympathies to the household of Senator Joe Lieberman. Simply heard that he has handed away. He was a powerful chief within the Senate for a few years. A loyal good friend, and a supporter of Israel. Might his household discover peace on this troublesome time.” —Kari Lake
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“Joe Lieberman cherished our nation and devoted his life in service to it. He was a patriot who believed in a powerful, assured America. I appreciated his friendship and recommendation over time. [My wife] Anna and I be a part of Arkansans in mourning his loss, celebrating his life, and sending our prayers to his household.” —Sen. Tom Cotton