Governor DeWine Statement on Death of Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)?Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the death of former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman:

?Fran and I were saddened to learn of the death of former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut.?

?Joe was a Senate colleague who put country over party. He cared deeply about our country and the people he served.? He was a man of great integrity.? ? I was proud to work together with Joe on a number of issues including legislation to combat underage drinking on college campuses.??

?He was a good man, who lived his faith.??He was the first Jewish nominee for vice president, and he exhibited graciousness in defeat when the 2000 election was called for the Bush-Cheney ticket.

?Fran and I send our condolences to Hadassah and their entire family. May Joe?s memory be a blessing."

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