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McDonald Rivet leads moment of silence for Flint native, former Senator Don Riegle
FLINT, MI -- U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, and members of Michigan’s congressional delegation have paid tribute to the late Don Riegle, a Flint native and former U.S. senator.
Speaking from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 13, McDonald Rivet called Riegle “a true champion for the city of Flint” and “one of the greatest public servants Michigan has ever known.”
Riegle, who served in the House and Senate, died April 24 at 84.
“For 28 years, under seven presidents, Don Riegle stood tall as a principled leader, always fighting to give families a fair shot,” McDonald Rivet said.
“He led efforts to make it easier for working people to buy a home, bring more investments to the communities that needed them most, stand up for Gulf War veterans exposed to toxic chemicals, and rally against bad trade deals like NAFTA.
“He made Washington a better place, and he has always put our constituents first,” the congresswoman said.
Riegle served in the House from 1967 to 1976 and in the Senate from 1976 to 1995.
He was one of only a few members of Congress to be elected as both a Republican and a Democrat.