Category: Walter Mondale

DNC on the Passing of Former Vice President Mondale

DNC on the Passing of Former Vice President Mondale In response to the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale. He was a true public servant and a trailblazer of the Democratic Party. He revolutionized the role of the vice presidency, and his leadership in fighting poverty impacted countless Americans and made our nation stronger. My thoughts are with his family and friends. His legacy and beautiful spirit will live on in us all.”

Republican Party of Minnesota (MN GOP) Statement on Passing of Walter Mondale

MN GOP Statement on Passing of Walter Mondale MINNEAPOLIS – Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan released the following statement: "Tonight we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Walter Mondale. "While the country may remember Mondale as a longtime senator from our state or President Jimmy Carter’s Vice President, Minnesotans also know him as a kind and selfless family man as well as champion of higher education and the arts here in Minnesota along with his wife Joan. "In spite of our obvious political differences, there is no denying that Mondale always had the best interests…

Statement from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Walter Mondale

Statement from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Walter MondaleIt’s with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of Vice President Walter Mondale, but great gratitude that we were able to call one of our nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants a dear friend and mentor.Jill and I had the opportunity to speak to Fritz and his family over the weekend, to reflect on the years of friendship we shared, and how much we learned from and leaned on each other.When I arrived in the United States Senate in 1973,…

Vice President Kamala Harris Statement on the Passing of Vice President Walter Mondale

Vice President Kamala Harris Statement on the Passing of Vice President Walter MondaleVice President Walter Mondale led an extraordinary life of service. He defended our nation as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War, and he protected our Constitution as Minnesota’s Attorney General. As United States Senator, he fought for equal justice—working tirelessly to ban discrimination in housing and to build the Great Society.Under President Jimmy Carter, Vice President Mondale transformed the Office of the Vice President. He brought the President and the Vice President closer together, re-defining the relationship as a true partnership. Vice President…