She certainly knew how to get her way. No doubt about that. But she never made anyone feel that they’d gotten rolled at a negotiating table.

Maybe it is this moment where each of us can examine the way we work together, the way we talk about each other, the way we fight for things we care about.

As speaker of the Minnesota House, she led with integrity and fostered bipartisan collaboration, even during the most challenging times in our state.

But let's not do it because of the way Mark and Melissa died. Let's do it because of the way they lived, and the way they led.

I know that in these times of this inexplicable, unexplainable tragedy, all of us are searching for some kind of meaning, some kind of lesson that we can learn to help ease our loss.

Melissa Hortman will be remembered as the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history – and I'll always remember her as a close friend, a mentor, and the most talented legislator I've ever known.

Her mission was to get as much good done for as many people as possible.

Maybe this is a moment when each of us can examine the way we work together, the way we talk about each other, the way we fight for the things we care about.

They met as volunteers working to help kids, and that dedication to serving others never wavered.

Millions of Minnesotans get to live their lives better because she and Mark chose public service and politics.

Melissa Hortman woke up every day determined to make our state a better place. She served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, and tirelessness.

No, Mr. President—you don't know what you're doing.

It is through tragedies like this that we are reminded that we are stronger together.

We will keep fighting to protect families in need.

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NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE.

I think I understand where that’s at.

Sen. Lee and I had a good discussion, and I’m very glad he took it down.