Hatch Statement on the Passing of Shimon Peres
Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, issued the following statement on the passing of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres:
“In Shimon Peres, Israel has lost a true statesman, and I have lost a friend. A fixture of Israeli politics since the nation’s founding, he played a crucial role in shaping Israel into the vibrant society it is today. Serving in numerous senior roles in government, including two pivotal stints as Prime Minister, he constantly strove for peace and security in a hostile world, leading to his well-deserved Nobel Peace Prize. His strength, dedication, and courage will be truly missed. Elaine and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers to his family, his friends, and the Israeli people in this difficult time.”
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