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Senator Lieberman’s statement, as e-mailed to NRO:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today issued the following statement in memoriam of William F. Buckley, Jr.:
“America has lost a great patriot with the passing of William F. Buckley Jr. and I have lost a dear and cherished friend who I have known for more than 40 years. Bill was a man of considerable wit, charm, and grace who contributed so much to the intellectual debate and discussion in our country for many decades. He was truly an intellectual giant of the past century.
“Bill Buckley was not only a national treasure but one of the most distinguished longtime residents of Connecticut. He was a man of principle who recognized that civility in our political life was a virtue. Regardless of where you stood in the political spectrum, you marveled at Bill’s ability to make a point with humor and aplomb. Indeed, all of our vocabularies were bolstered by his erudite analysis!
“Although Bill is no longer with us, his legacy will continue to enrich our great land for many years to come. Hadassah and I send our condolences and prayers to Chris Buckley and the entire Buckley family.”