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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2008
CONTACT: Matt Mackowiak

Sen. Hutchison Issues a Statement on the Passing of Ambassador Anne Armstrong
Armstrong was a Friend and Mentor for More than 30 Years


WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) today released this statement on the passing of former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, the first woman to hold the post, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Anne Armstrong:

“Anne Armstrong has been a close, trusted friend and my greatest mentor for over 30 years. I met Anne in 1971 when I interviewed her while working as a reporter for a Texas television station. Shortly after, I began as her Press Secretary in Washington when she was first woman to serve as Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee. Since that time, I have not made a major decision in my career without first consulting Anne.”

“Anne’s contributions to this country as a diplomat, public servant, counselor and friend to five Presidents rightly earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“Anne’s friends valued her passion, energy, work ethic and loyalty. Women have benefited from the barriers she overcame in government, diplomacy and politics throughout her career. The Armstrong family is synonymous with Kenedy County and South Texas has lost a familiar community leader.

“My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Armstrong family and friends.”



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