Jim Costa said "Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a champion for democracy, David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, who passed away earlier this week. President Sassoli was a respected leader of conviction and principle; a distinguished Italian journalist-turned-public-servant dedicated to his service to helping vulnerable women, homelessness, individuals and the rights of refugees. Sassoli was a symbol of balance and generosity to Europe. His leadership and commitment to social justice will not be forgotten. He will be remembered as a stalwart defender of the shared European and American values of human rights, the rule of law, and equality. I send my deepest condolences, as I know Members of the House do, to the people of the European Union. And my thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. ___________________

On the recordJanuary 13, 2022

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a champion for democracy, David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, who passed away earlier this week. President Sassoli was a respected leader of conviction and principle; a distinguished Italian journalist-turned-public-servant dedicated to his service to helping vulnerable women, homelessness, individuals and the rights of refugees. Sassoli was a symbol of balance and generosity to Europe. His leadership and commitment to social justice will not be forgotten. He will be remembered as a stalwart defender of the shared European and American values of human rights, the rule of law, and equality. I send my deepest condolences, as I know Members of the House do, to the people of the European Union. And my thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. ____________________

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Jim Costa

Democratic · California

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