Rep. Tom Cole, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th District | Congressman Tom Cole official website
Rep. Tom Cole, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th District | Congressman Tom Cole official website
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) expressed his condolences on the passing of former Senator Joe Lieberman. In a statement, Congressman Cole remarked, "I learned of the passing of former Senator Joe Lieberman with genuine sadness and regret. America has truly lost one of ‘the better angels of our nature.’"
Reflecting on his interactions with Senator Lieberman, Congressman Cole shared, "He was one of the most decent and amiable people I ever encountered. Senator Lieberman was instinctively bipartisan and always put the country’s interests above his own personal or parochial concerns. No one ever questioned his patriotism or his determination to do the right thing for our country."
Congressman Cole also extended his sympathies, stating, "I extend my deepest sympathy to the Lieberman family, and to the Senator’s many friends and admirers. Joe Lieberman loved America and all Americans mourn his loss."
The passing of former Senator Joe Lieberman has left a void in the political landscape, with colleagues and admirers remembering him for his dedication to bipartisanship and commitment to the country's well-being.