WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the statement below following the passing of Attorney General Janet Reno.
"I am saddened to learn of the passing of Janet Reno this morning," said Senator Coons. "As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I've seen firsthand the vast scope of responsibilities facing our nation's attorney general. Attorney General Reno demonstrated a relentless commitment to her work during her long tenure at the helm of the Department of Justice. I join my colleagues of both parties in honoring her groundbreaking role as the first female attorney general and her lifelong commitment to public service. My thoughts are with her family today."