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Hey, everyone.
A retired U.S. Senator from Arizona, Jon Kyl, announced recently that he is retiring from public life because of a dementia diagnosis. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Kyl, he is one of the last of a breed. A true public servant who had definitely strong views, but always put the needs of his constituents first. He took the time to become expert on issues ranging from space-based missile defenses to nuclear testing to arcane but important water rights issues. He rose to become the Republican Whip in the Senate, all the while maintaining a professional and personal relationship with Democrats such as Diane Feinstein, because he was focused on results rather than political points.
Let’s give him and his family our best wishes.
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How very sad! He was a great man. I admired his criticizing legislators for spending more time on fundraising for their campaigns than on governing.
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Why should dementia stop anyone from serving? Something doesn't add up here.
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Kyl is an honorable man, Dementia stops the honorable.
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Well met. Lord bless him and keep him.
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Sad to hear of this. He's a good man who was a fine U.S. Senator.
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