Political giant John Dingell dies at 92

[highplainsdem]

Source: Detroit News

Michigan Democrat John Dingell, the longest-serving member ever of Congress who helped write most of the nation's major environmental and energy laws, died Thursday, his wife said. He was 92.

The Dearborn statesman was a champion of the auto industry and was credited with increasing access to health care, among other accomplishments. Dingell helped write most of America's major environmental and energy laws.

Read more: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/02/07/political-giant-john-dingell-congressional-legend-dies/2789108002/

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Editing to add this, from MLive.com:


https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2019/02/john-dingell-nations-longest-serving-congressman-dies-at-92.html

DEARBORN, MI – Standing six feet, three inches tall, U.S. Rep. John Dingell was a towering presence in the nation’s capital for decades, with a list of accomplishments to match his longevity.

In a career spanning nearly 60 years, from 1955 until he retired in January 2015, the Michigan Democrat and World War II veteran helped shape landmark legislation in support of the environment, civil rights, the American auto industry and access to health care.

Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, died Thursday, Feb. 7 after battling cancer and heart trouble.

He was 92.

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[George II]

1. He led a wonderful, selfless life, an icon of Congress and the Democratic Party. Rest in peace, sir.

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. RIP, Mr. Dingell.

[highplainsdem]

3. From Sen. Debbie Stabenow:

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John D. Dingell – true Michigan and American legend, the Dean of the House and my longtime friend. We have been incredibly lucky to have you and will miss you dearly. Sending my love to @RepDebDingell and all of John’s loved ones in this difficult time.

[Gothmog]

4. May he Rest In Peace

[rusty quoin]

5. He was great.

[highplainsdem]

6. Representative Haley Stevens:

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The world has lost a giant: for justice, for healthcare, and for the advancement of American innovation. My dear friend, John Dingell, a true leader for our country, may you Rest In Peace sir, we will take good care of your beloved Deborah. ❤️

[MontanaMama]

7. Safe home John Dingell.

Thank you for everything.

[highplainsdem]

8. Charles Pierce:

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RIP John Dingell. Fierce fighter for the right things, Twitter god.

[George II]

14. He had his wife, Debbie, tweeting for him as recently as yesterday. What a man.

[highplainsdem]

9. Sam Stein:

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It was John Dingell, deservedly so, who got to sit next to Barack Obama when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law

[George II]

13. His father, John Dingell Sr., first introduced a bill for "affordable health care" or...

..."universal health care" way back in 1943. When he took office in 1955, he introduced it every year.

[George II]

10. This hit me harder than I thought it would.....just about every picture I ever saw of him....

...he was grinning and happy. A great man.

[Cha]

21. ..

John Dingell

[Cha]

22. President Obama presented the 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom to Congressman John Dingell.

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It's making me emotional, too.

[2naSalit]

11. ...

[akraven]

12. Same. He was a giant in more than height.

[highplainsdem]

15. Rep. Don Beyer:

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John Dingell was a giant.

He served during WWII, and was the longest serving Member of the House in history, where he helped create Medicare, craft the Affordable Care Act, and pass the Civil Rights Act.

His presence will always be felt in the House of Representatives. Always.

[highplainsdem]

16. Stephanie Ruhle:

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Now...it is official...there is no joy left in Twitter.
We’ve lost the most clever & wittiest voice in 270 characters or less (he even nailed it with 140)
Political giant John Dingell, a congressional legend, dies

[Glorfindel]

17. He was definitely one of the all-time greats

I hope he will rest in peace and that his family's sorrow will be mitigated by all the wonderful and just simply GOOD things he did during his life.

[highplainsdem]

18. Kamala Harris:

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What a life. As the longest-serving member of Congress, John Dingell helped increase access to health care, defended the auto industry, and was always good for just the right tweet. Sending @RepDebDingell and the rest of her family all my love.

[highplainsdem]

19. Cory Booker:

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John Dingell will be remembered as a legendary public servant who served his constituents honorably for six decades. My heart is with the Dingell family during this difficult time.

[mcar]

20. A true public servant and a Twitter Titan!

Condolences to his family.

[George II]

23. Look at these photographs........a wonderful man ALWAYS happy....

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[efhmc]

25. The nation was so lucky to have this fine person as a law maker. I hope we will be blessed with more

of his character and caring.

[Siwsan]

26. We have lost a true warrior and patriot. My heart is shattered.

[okaawhatever]

27. Godspeed Rep. Dingell nt

[Mean Gene]

28. R.I.P. Such a loss. /nt