Statement by RNC Chairman Marc Racicot on the Passing Of Senator Paul Wellstone

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Marc Racicot, Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), today issued the following statement:

"We offer our deepest condolences to the Wellstone family, his staff and the people of Minnesota. America has lost a truly principled statesman and dedicated public servant. Our prayers are with his family and friends."

SOURCE Republican National Committee

CO: Republican National Committee; RNC

ST: District of Columbia, Minnesota

SU: LEG

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10/25/2002 16:32 EDT