Sen. Paul Wellstone


Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment about the plane crash in Minnesota today that killed Sen. Paul Wellstone and members of his family and staff, as well as two pilots.

"Sen. Wellstone was a good friend, and I am deeply saddened today. Paul Wellstone loved politics and never shied away from a fight for what he believed. I admired that quality greatly. We didn't always agree on issues, but we always walked away from the debate as friends. We enjoyed and respected each other. I'll miss him. This is a great loss.

"Barbara and I send our sympathy and prayers to the Wellstone family today."