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Cole Mourns the Loss of Representative Louise Slaughter

March 16, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Representative Louise Slaughter (NY-25) today.
"It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my good friend and Ranking Member on the House Rules Committee, Louise Slaughter of Rochester, New York," said Cole.
"I had the opportunity to work with Louise on the Rules Committee early in my career and over the last three years as Vice Chair of the committee. She was the consummate professional. She was principled, a hard worker, determined and very tough. No one fought harder for her district, her constituents and her party.
"Even though we were on different sides of the political aisle, I found her to be a wonderful colleague – wise, witty and compassionate. I will miss her as a colleague, a leader and a friend."
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