Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Passing Of Alaska Congressman Don Young

Washington, D.C. –  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the passing of Alaska Congressman Don Young. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

I want to offer condolences to the family of Don Young, the Dean of the House and longest-serving Republican in history, who passed away last Friday at the age of 88.

The state of Alaska has lost a titan, the House of Representatives has lost a legend, and my thoughts are with his family in this difficult time.

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