Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the women who made a difference, died at the age of 90 in Washington D.C on September 29, 2023 Thursday night.
On Friday morning, Feinstein’s Senate chief of staff James Sauls confirmed her death with a statement saying “There are few women who can be called senator, chairman, mayor, wife, mom and grandmother. Senator Feinstein was a force of nature who made an incredible impact on our country and her home state. She left a legacy that is undeniable and extraordinary. There is much to say about who she was and what she did, but for now, we are going to grieve the passing of our beloved boss, mentor and friend.”
USA President Joe Biden tribute
USA President Joe Biden, who once had served as a Senator with Feinstein for around 15 years, paid his tribute and honored Former Senator Dianne Feinstein.
President said that he “had a front row seat to what Dianne was able to accomplish. It’s why I recruited her to serve on the Judiciary Committee when I was Chairman – I knew what she was made of, and I wanted her on our team. There’s no better example of her skillful legislating and sheer force of will than when she turned passion into purpose, and led the fight to ban assault weapons”.
President further stated “Dianne made her mark on everything from national security to the environment to protecting civil liberties. She’s made history in so many ways, and our country will benefit from her legacy for generations.
President continued saying “Dianne made her mark on everything from national security to the environment to protecting civil liberties. She’s made history in so many ways, and our country will benefit from her legacy for generations. Dianne was tough, sharp, always prepared, and never pulled a punch, but she was also a kind and loyal friend, and that’s what Jill and I will miss the most.
President concluded “As we mourn with her daughter Katherine and the Feinstein family, her team in the Senate, and the people of California, we take comfort that Dianne is reunited again with her beloved Richard. May God Bless Dianne Feinstein.”
In honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein, President ordered United States flag to be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment.
President also commanded the flag to be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
Gavin Newsom tribute
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, said “Dianne Feinstein was many things – a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a powerful, effective leader looks like.“
Newsom added “She was a political giant, whose tenacity was matched by her grace. She broke down barriers and glass ceilings, but never lost her belief in the spirit of political cooperation. And she was a fighter — for the city, the state and the country she loved. Every race she won, she made history, but her story wasn’t just about being the first woman in a particular political office, it was what she did for California, and for America, with that power once she earned it. That’s what she should be remembered for.
Newsom further stated “There is simply nobody who possessed the strength, gravitas, and fierceness of Dianne Feinstein. Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by her passing, and we will mourn with her family in this difficult time.”
In honor of Senator Feinstein, Governor commanded the state flags to be flown at half-staff.
“The First” Woman
Dianne Feinstein served as the first woman president to San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1978. Termed as the most effective Mayor in the country by City and State in 1987, she was the first woman to serve as one and was a popular one. She also became the first female U.S. senator for California. Following which she sooner became the state’s Senior Senator after Alan Cranston retirement in January, 1993.
The loved Dianne Feinstein made history being re-elected five times. She achieved a milestone for garnering 7.86 million votes in 2012 election engraving her name in history for receiving the highest number of votes ever for a U.S. Senate candidate.
Well Feinstein being “The First” just doesn’t end here. Feinstein also has her name recorded to be the first chairwoman of Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee and the first woman to open a U.S. presidential inauguration.
Unstoppable Dianne Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein was the epitome of “Unstoppable”. She had indubitably put an indelible mark in the history. Upon the time of her passing, she was the oldest sitting U.S. senator and Congress member. The legendary Feinstein was also the longest-serving U.S. senator from California, the female senator serving for a very long tenure in history, and the senior Democratic member of the Senate.
Well after serving the country for such a long period of time, Feinstein, in February2023, declared her intent to retire upon the completion of her term and that she doesn’t look forward to pursue reelection in 2024.
Dianne Feinstein – Titan of US political history
Dianne has been titled as “a Titan of US political history” who endlessly served to the country and is celebrated for her innumerable impactful legislative accomplishments and achievements.
Dianne Feinstein, The famous Mayor, became the pivotal wheel that helped winning the federal funding for the rebuilding of the San Francisco cable car system. The system had shut-down for the reconstruction in 1982 and was completely ready for the 1984 Democratic National Convention.
Feinstein worked dedicatedly and consistently over gun control advocacy and had also introduced bills for the same. She became the determined driving force for the successful passage of the federal assault weapons ban in 1994, which unfortunately expired in 2004.
Feinstein’s commitment towards her work was unwavering and an inspiration to generations.
Feinstein thoroughly investigated “the Central Intelligence Agency’s program of detention and interrogation” after the brutal 9/11 attacks fighting against the irrelevant Torture(“Enhanced interrogation”). As the Senate Intelligence Committee chair, Feinstein released a report of 6700 pages on the CIA’s interrogation methods after the 9/11 attacks. Five years of firm diligence, the report was published. Feinstein described the detention and interrogation program as a “stain on our values and on our history”.
Feinstein contributed her efforts for the preservation of the climate and was devoted to public lands conservation all through her career.
In August 2017, Feinstein wrote “We now know that such a closed process on a major issue like health care doesn’t work. The only path forward is a transparent process that allows every senator to bring their ideas to the table.” She worked with complete attention for the affordability of healthcare and hence fully supported the Affordable Care Act. She persistently voted to beat the initiatives intended against the Act.
Dianne Feinstein was a gem of a person whose legacy will continue to live not just in the rich history but also in the hearts of people of many generations.
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