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Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement on the passing of former Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL):
"At this moment of grief, our hearts and prayers go out to the family of a truly distinguished American – Henry Hyde. Having served his country with honor, he earned bipartisan respect and admiration for his wide-ranging public service. From his time in the Navy to his long career in the U.S. House of Representatives, Henry Hyde leaves an honored legacy of championing freedom both here at home and abroad. He was the pre-eminent, pro-life champion of our time. Today, we remember the life of a truly great American."
Mitt Romney, Statement by Governor Mitt Romney on The Passing Of Former Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL) Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/296469