Reaction to the death of former longtime Sen. Richard Lugar

Reaction to Sunday's death of former longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar:

"Senator Lugar's contributions to the life of our nation are countless. Richard Lugar was a leader not only in the Senate but also on the world stage, where he worked tirelessly to bring pressure to end apartheid in South Africa and enforce treaties that destroyed Soviet weapons of mass destruction. As the longest serving member of Congress from Indiana, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, he leaves behind a legacy of public service that will inspire Hoosiers for generations." - Vice President Mike Pence.

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"The world weeps alongside Indiana after just learning we lost one of our best, ever. As an always faithful servant to the highest ideals in every walk of his incredible life, Richard Lugar ran the family farm, charted a new innovative course for Indiana's capital city, and devoted a record six terms as a U.S. Senator to making the world a more prosperous and peaceful place. He was an officer and gentleman, father and faith leader, a Mayor and Senator, a diplomat and legendary role model to millions."- Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb.

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"Our nation has lost an extraordinary statesman who made the world a safer and better place. I have lost a wonderful friend and trusted partner. Dick Lugar treated every person with dignity and respect. This generation and future generations can learn much from his example in the political world and in life. Dick was a founding and active member of our Nuclear Threat Initiative Board of Directors, and we will always be very thankful for his outstanding leadership and friendship."- Former Sen. Sam Nunn, a George Democrat who collaborated with Lugar on a program under which the U.S. paid to dismantle and secure thousands of nuclear warheads and missiles in the former Soviet states...