Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on the passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii. A statement from Sen. Inouye’s office is available here.
“Senator Inouye was a quiet force in the U.S. Senate. He had a strong work ethic and was very productive on behalf of the entire United States and, of course, his beloved state of Hawaii. Because he was restrained in his demeanor, when he spoke, he commanded attention. He was well-respected in the Senate for his lifelong statesmanship and for his early displays of courage and sacrifice for our country. My thoughts are with his family.”