Walter Mondale/Quotes

Walter Mondale (January 5, 1928 – April 19, 2021)Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice-president to Jimmy Carter, dead at 93 - Doug Glass - 19 April 2021 - Global News - Retrieved 20 April 2021Former US vice president Walter Mondale dies aged 93 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021 was an American politician who served as Vice President of the United States in the Jimmy Carter administration, and made an unsuccessful 1984 run for the presidency against incumbent Ronald Reagan.
==Quotes about Mondale==
===Upon his passing===
*"Today I mourn the passing of my dear friend Walter Mondale, who I consider the best vice president in our country's history. During our administration, Fritz used his political skill and personal integrity to transform the vice presidency into a dynamic, policy-driving force that had never been seen before and still exists today. He was an invaluable partner and an able servant of the people of Minnesota, the United States, and the world. Fritz Mondale provided us all with a model for public service and private behavior. Rosalynn and I join all Americans in giving thanks for his exemplary life, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family."
**President Jimmy Carter, 19 April 2021Jimmy Carter on the late Walter Mondale: “He was an invaluable partner and an able servant of the people of Minnesota, the United States, and the world. Fritz Mondale provided us all with a model for public service and private behavior.” - Greg Bluestein @Bluestein - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021
*"Walter Mondale believed in the power of government to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and proved it at every stage of his remarkable career—with deep policy knowledge, a tireless work ethic, and uncommon decency. Hillary and I loved him and will miss him very much."
**President Bill Clinton, 19 April 2021Walter Mondale believed in the power of government to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and proved it at every stage of his remarkable career—with deep policy knowledge, a tireless work ethic, and uncommon decency. Hillary and I loved him and will miss him very much. - Bill Clinton @BillClinton - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021
*"Walter Mondale championed progressive causes and changed the role of VP—so leaders like Joe Biden could be the last ones in the room when decisions were made. In selecting Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for Kamala Harris to make history. Michelle and I send prayers to his family."
**President Barack Obama, 19 April 2021Walter Mondale championed progressive causes and changed the role of VP—so leaders like @JoeBiden could be the last ones in the room when decisions were made. In selecting Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for @VP to make history. Michelle and I send prayers to his family. - Barack Obama @BarackObama - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021 
*"It’s with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of Vice President Walter Mondale, but great gratitude that we were able to call one of our nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants a dear friend and mentor. Our hearts go out to the Mondale family."
**President Joe Biden, 19 April 2021It’s with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of Vice President Walter Mondale, but great gratitude that we were able to call one of our nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants a dear friend and mentor. Our hearts go out to the Mondale family. - President Biden @POTUS - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021
*"Today, Minnesota and the nation mourn the loss of a beloved public servant. Gwen and I mourn the loss of a dear friend and mentor. Walter Mondale believed in and worked to create a nation with a heart, a soul, and a conscience. He believed that the greatness of America is found in the everyday men and women who build our nation, do its work, and defend its freedoms. And he fought tirelessly for those values until the very end of his life, imploring each of us through his example to continue the fight. We will miss terribly Fritz Mondale, the steady voice and vision setter for ideas great and small, people powerful and powerless, and justice waiting to be revealed."
**Governor Tim Walz. 19 April 2021Today, Minnesota and the nation mourn the loss of a beloved public servant. Gwen and I mourn the loss of a dear friend and mentor. Walter Mondale believed in and worked to create a nation with a heart, a soul, and a conscience. - Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021He believed that the greatness of America is found in the everyday men and women who build our nation, do its work, and defend its freedoms. And he fought tirelessly for those values until the very end of his life, imploring each of us through his example to continue the fight. - Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021We will miss terribly Fritz Mondale, the steady voice and vision setter for ideas great and small, people powerful and powerless, and justice waiting to be revealed. - Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021
*"We drink deeply from wells we did not dig. I mourn the passing of VP Walter Mondale, whose lasting legacy includes a law that helped my family move into a home in an all-white neighborhood with good schools that gave me the foundation to serve—just as he did—as a U.S. Senator."
**Senator Cory Booker, 19 April 2021We drink deeply from wells we did not dig. I mourn the passing of VP Walter Mondale, whose lasting legacy includes a law that helped my family move into a home in an all-white neighborhood with good schools that gave me the foundation to serve—just as he did—as a U.S. Senator. - Cory Booker @CoryBooker - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021
*"Very sad to hear of the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale. He served his country with great distinction and was passionate about his causes. A true public servant who will be missed. My prayers are with his family and friends."
**Senator Lindsey Graham, 19 April 2021Very sad to hear of the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale. He served his country with great distinction and was passionate about his causes. A true public servant who will be missed. My prayers are with his family and friends. - Lindsey Graham @LindseyGrahamSC - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021
*"Our country owes a great debt to Vice President Mondale, a real statesman who fought for civil rights and equal rights throughout his life. My heart goes out to his family and friends tonight."
**Senator Elizabeth Warren, 19 April 2021Our country owes a great debt to Vice President Mondale, a real statesman who fought for civil rights and equal rights throughout his life. My heart goes out to his family and friends tonight. - Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren - 19 April 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 20 April 2021
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