Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Cecile Richards

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the death of Cecile Richards, the longtime President of Planned Parenthood and a champion for women's rights and progressive causes:

"Cecile Richards was a giant. She modeled guts and grit in public service, showing courage and fortitude beyond words as a champion of women's reproductive freedom. She was a person who reached out to friends - and I'm proud and grateful to be one of them - in moments of joy as well as challenge. I will remember always her passion on the podium but also in private conversations over many years of battle. Her smile, her fierce determination, her endless energy, will always be with me. I'll seek to continue the fight inspired by her example - a happy warrior."

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