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Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID): “I am grateful to Dirk for his thoughtful mentorship, particularly as I prepared to fill his seat in the U.S. Senate. As I did, Dirk was a strong, reliable partner on land use, environmental and economic development issues important to Idaho. I am especially appreciative of the many conversations we have shared in the years since."
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2048602501817983135
Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Idaho GOP Sen. Risch: "I am honored to have known Dirk, to have served alongside him, and to have called him a friend. He will be greatly missed."
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Jim Risch @SenatorRisch
Vicki and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Dirk Kempthorne, a faithful public servant who made a lasting mark on Idaho and our nation. From his time as Boise Mayor, U.S. Senator, Governor, and Secretary of the Interior, to his leadership of The Peregrine Fund and the USS Idaho Commissioning Committee, Dirk always had Idaho at the forefront of his efforts. Idahoans owe a debt of gratitude to Dirk Kempthorne and his tireless work in strengthening what he calls the ‘43rd star in the galaxy of states that make up the greatest nation in the world.’ I am honored to have known Dirk, to have served alongside him, and to have called him a friend. He will be greatly missed.
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2048602098153988166
Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Idaho GOP Gov. Brad Little: "Idahoans join together in honoring the life and legacy of Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, who passed away peacefully Friday evening surrounded by Patricia and his loving family. Flags will fly at half staff to honor this great public servant."
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2048601497043120370
Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Family of the late former Gov. Dirk Kempthrone (R-ID): "Our family is heartbroken, but we are also deeply grateful — for the time we had with him and for the extraordinary outpouring of love and support we have received from across Idaho and the country."
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2048601194055028761
Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Senate Judiciary Cmte members will get a briefing with U.S. Secret Service on the security protocols at the WHCA dinner in light of last night’s shooting there per Chair Grassley. Day/Time TBA.
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Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley
I’m setting up a briefing w Secret Service leadership & Ranking Member Durbin regarding security protocols & related law enforcement matters involving the WH Correspondents Dinner
THX to Secret Service last night for quick action & attn to briefing
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Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Former Senate Republican Leader McConnell on the late former Idaho GOP Senator Kempthorne: “Dirk’s goodness was evident in the way he put the concerns of small-town Idahoans at the center of every debate.”
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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell
Dirk Kempthorne was a good man, and the U.S. Senate is fortunate to lay even a small claim to his tremendous legacy of public service.
Dirk’s goodness was evident in the way he put the concerns of small-town Idahoans at the center of every debate. Even more so, it showed in his devotion to his wife, Patricia, and their children, Heather and Jeff.
Today, I join many former colleagues who remember Dirk fondly in keeping his family in our thoughts.
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Craig Caplan @CraigCaplan - Tillis (R-NC): “Only a criminal referral from the inspector general would cause a reopening of the investigation.”
https://x.com/CraigCaplan/status/2048422438745096424
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