Thank you for your comments, Senator Whitehouse. It helps to hear your thoughts as we mourn Senator Feinstein’s passing. Especially in these difficult times, when so many judge her harshly for not stepping down sooner. Put in context, it shows the tenacity of her character to the end even in the face of a nonfunctional GOP congress.
Unlike Cruz who is blaming Democrats for missed checks instead of recognizing Diane. Couldn't be more polar opposites, well I guess there is Ex versus Current President. 💙🏛️🗽
Rest in Heaven Senator Feinstein. You will be missed. 🕊 What a beautiful sentiment Senator Whitehouse. Thank You for sharing some of your experiences with Senator Feinstein with us. 🇺🇸💙
Senator Whitehouse, speaking from the heart & off the cuff, not reading from paper notes or off a teleprompter. I remain envious RI has such a person representing its citizens.
Thank you for your kind and respectful words. Her bravery and courage in the end was heartbreaking as adversaries cropped up to try to force her out. Only her staff knows how ruthless they actually were & how much it must have hurt her after decades of selfless service. May she rest in peace. America was blessed and we are grateful for her.
Thank you for this profound remembrance in honor of Senator Diane Feinstein bravery, determination and preparedness. What a gift or service to our country! With Gratitude,
"There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right." ~ Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Much respect for Senator Feinstein's service for US. May she rest in Peace and continue to shine brightly with the ministering angels helping her to rise even higher in her kindness and being. Thank you Dianne. Your light is ever present.
Condolences Sen.Whitehouse, I know what close coworkers you were and the years of hard work, respect and care you both shared while serving our Nation. We all thank her and she will be greatly missed. May she RIP and her memory be a continued blessing to others. 🇺🇸
"One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised." ~ Chinua Achebe (1930-2013), Nigerian professor, critic, and writer of novels and poetry.
Dear Senator Whitehouse, Thank you for your memories of working with Dianne Feinstein. All I can say after listening to your remarks is that: "It takes one to know one" and I hope you realize that you are also held in the same high regard by me and, I'm sure, many other average Americans as well. :)
Sheldon Whitehouse IS the Soul of America today. I recall all the times he sat shoulder to shoulder with Finestein. Literally and figuratively. Envy others who can give so much decade after decade. Especially when the other side of the aisle just disrupts, obstructs and refuses to work at all. Stay strong for 2028, IF ya care to go to the Whitehouse. Amy K too.
Thank you for showing her the respect she deserves. I've done a lot of reading to catch up on her last hours on this earth, and the AP online has a fantastic article. She voted on the Senate floor the day she passed to keep the Government open, she hosted a now retired Senator for lunch in D.C. who said she had not seen Dianne look and sound so well since her bout with shingles. They visited while having lunch in her home for 4 hours, and she enjoyed the flowers and chocolates brought to her. She was moving well, and her daughter Katherine came to look out for her and she passed in her sleep, a true blessing, and a dedicated servant of the people, which couldn't have been easy, as you say, because Mitch would not allow her Judiciary seat to be filled by a democrat, she as my now passed mom always said, and did "died with her boots on".
"The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself--the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us--that's where it's at." ~ Jessie Owens ( 1913-1980), American track-and-field Olympic champion. 🏆 🥇
George Soros the Hungarian Billionaire immigrant is Biden’s and the Democratic Party’s Puppet Master and Dictator. The Biden Administration and the Federal Government are Riddled with George Soros Incompetent minions. How Pathetic the Hungarian Billionaire immigrant is using the Democratic Party to Divide the United States 🇺🇸. Pure ignorance.
I voted for Dianne Feinstein many, many times over the years.....Her tenacity and bravery will missed. My hubby has shingles. He couldn't do anything for the first 3 months. I have pictures. The entire left side of his torso got hit.😢 Huge area affected. I have CRPS and it looks like it a lot...Putting on a shirt was a big NO. How she dressed and got into a wheelchair??? Impressive control. She will be missed....❤❤ Jeannie in Lakeport California
WOW! WHAT AN ELEGANT SPEECH. YOU COULD SEE HOW TOUCHED SENATOR WHITE HOUSE BY HER PASSING. NEVER SAW THE SENATOR SO FIDGETY AND NERVOUS. SO GLAD HE GAVE THIS SPEECH TO HONOR SENATOR FEINSTEIN. HE REALLY KNEW HER, AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW WHAT A GREAT AND ACCOMPLISHED LADY SHE WAS. THANK YOU, SENATOR WHITEHOUSE, I KNOW IT WAS NOT EASY FOR YOU.
I recall her and the tough blonde, still with US, being only two females in Senate. So different in approaches but always on the same side, working together. My thoughts are with all the Pelosi and Klobuchar whose names we never hear that have given and sacrificed so much locally. 🫶🙏
Senator Finestein was an exceptional,wonderfully inspirational ,and smart women. My condolences go out to you, and all of her colleagues in the senate and her family and friends. She make history in congress and will be missed by us the american people as well. Thank you senator whitehouse for sharing your loss with us. She is will be missed and be there in spirit.
She was great for so many, San Fran and Silicon Valley was beginning to become a powerhouse. Her heart permeated the city paving the way for the Nancy Pelosies Nationwide.
I appreciate her service. Regardless I'm not moving off my demand for a two term limit for all elected officials. No mater the jurisdiction, state, agency or government.
Only a Handful of women in 1980's, RBG too HAD to do their homework and work EXTRA smart and hard. Wish she too could've gone out like she deserved as one of USA's best public servants, until the very end. Women are especially indebted 💋 Thank you California Diane for becoming USA and World's Diane💖🏛️🇺🇲 🌎
These are eloquent and fitting comments for our historic Senator Dianne Feinstein. Deep condolences to her daughter, family, friends, colleagues, and the nation she served with passion and dedication.
I remember coming home from school when she announced the assassination of Milk. She’s been around forever. I just wish she had been allowed to properly retire. rip
And she will be remembered for her dismissive treatment of the California students who asked her to address climate change for their sake: "Did you vote for me?"
