Texas politicians share words honoring Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Texas politicians share words in honor of Sen. Dianne Feinstein

By Spectrum News Staff Texas

UPDATED 12:47 PM CT Sep. 29, 2023 PUBLISHED 11:28 AM CT Sep. 29, 2023 PUBLISHED 11:28 AM CDT Sep. 29, 2023

TEXAS — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, died Friday at age 90, and several Texas politicians have expressed their respect for the late senator and issued statements on her passing. Feinstein was the longest-tenured female senator in U.S. history, having held a position in the U.S. Senate since 1992.

Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, called Feinstein a "trailblazer."

Dianne Feinstein was a giant of American politics - an early and outspoken voice for marriage equality and gun safety, a powerful voice against torture, and a trailblazer for women in government. Rest in peace, senator. https://t.co/MBQAq3SlvF
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) September 29, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, mentioned that he and Feinstein didn't always see eye to eye, but he called her "collegial and courteous."

I had the privilege of serving with Dianne Feinstein for eleven years on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I was always grateful for her commitment to the Committee and to the Senate.

She was a trailblazer for women, and our institution is the lesser for losing her.

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— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) September 29, 2023

Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, like many others, highlighted Feinstein paving the way for other female politicians.

A trailblazer who broke barriers for women in government, Sen. Feinstein leaves behind an enormous, unmatched legacy.

Thinking of her family, friends, and constituents on this sad day.
— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) September 29, 2023

Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-Texas, called Feinstein "one of the toughest fighters in Congress."

Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer, gun safety champion, and one of the toughest fighters in Congress.

Today, we honor Sen. Feinstein’s lifetime of service and dedication to her country. Thank you, Senator and rest easy. God bless you. https://t.co/CjtVayKMer
— Senator Roland Gutierrez (@RolandForTexas) September 29, 2023