Colleagues react to Pell’s death
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Colleagues React To Pell's Death
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and others react to the passing of Claiborne Pell.Published: January 1, 2009
Updated: January 1, 2009
Claiborne Pell, a six-term Democratic senator from Rhode Island, died Thursday at age 90. Here is some reaction to his death:
“Senator Pell was a remarkable statesman and legislator who worked tirelessly to promote peace and expand opportunity through education. He was a formidable political force in the U.S. Senate and millions of working families across the country have benefited from Pell grants.“ - Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.
“Any student who has ever received federal aid has Senator Pell to thank for his or her education. The Pell Grants he created revolutionized our education system for generations of Americans who might not otherwise be able to pursue higher education.“ - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-R.I.
“Claiborne Pell was a man of extraordinary integrity, grace and decency. Chairman Pell was a mentor to me and one of our nation’s most important voices in foreign policy for over 30 years.“ - Vice President-elect Joe Biden.
“Senator Pell was a remarkable statesman and legislator who worked tirelessly to promote peace and expand opportunity through education. He was a formidable political force in the U.S. Senate and millions of working families across the country have benefited from Pell grants.“ - Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch.
“Claiborne Pell was a mentor, example and friend; a uniquely beloved Rhode Island politician; and a champion for artists and scholars and all Americans who see higher education lighting a path to a brighter future.“ - Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.
“Public service was stamped in Claiborne Pell’s DNA. He was a quiet giant and a gentleman to the core, a dignified man who always did what he thought was right.Claiborne Pell will be recorded in history as a leader whose moral compass pointed him to do great things.“ - Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.
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I was not a fan of PELL’S. He was often referred to as ‘STILLBORN SMELL’ by his detractors.
His notorious visit to Castro’s Island of Terror and a hugging of the infamous dictator was one of his more revealing moments.Pell’s apologetics on behalf of enemies of The US were legion, as in his voting to SUPPORT aid and trade with the Soviet butchers who shot down an airliner that killed Americans including Congressman LARRY MACDONALD! D(GA) His notorious ‘SEVEN WORDS I HAVE REGRETTED MAKING’ in which he bosted ‘You might say I am Anti-Arab’ years ago added to his detestable revelation that he was just another shill for the powerful Zionist lobby.
Pell’s list of infamous deeds and mumbling verbiage were an embarassment to all Rhode Islanders. How typical of TV 10’S ‘NEWSTEAM’ praises for Pell tonite. It sounded like a paid eulogy. For SHAME!!
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