Courtney statement on death of Sen. Daniel Inouye

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney today released the following statement on the death of Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii:

"Senator Daniel Inouye's death is a tremendous loss not just for Hawaii and the United States Senate, but for the State of Connecticut as well. A war hero, Medal of Honor recipient and tireless champion of veterans and our men and women in uniform, Senator Inouye led the effort to save the Seawolf and in 2007 traveled to Connecticut, advocating strongly for doubled submarine production in the state. His efforts earned him the nickname ‘Connecticut's third senator.'

"Senator Inouye's life was one of superlatives and firsts, but there is no bigger compliment in Washington than the one he earned over his lifetime of service: he was always a man of his word."

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