DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement on the passing of Ethel Kennedy:

“It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we mourn the loss of a giant of history, a dedicated public servant, and a champion for human rights, Ethel Kennedy. 

“Ethel was a tried and true fighter for the American people, an advocate for the most vulnerable among us, and a matriarch in her family. When faced with unfathomable tragedy, she poured her heart and energy into making the world a better, more peaceful place to live. Her legacy of advocacy and kindness lives on through her many children and grandchildren and through the work of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. 

“We are blessed to have been graced by Ethel’s intelligence, thoughtfulness, and humanity. While our hearts are broken, as her family said, we are comforted knowing she is reunited with her beloved husband, Robert F. Kennedy. Our condolences go out to her loved ones, and we are thinking of them during this time. She will be missed by many, and we are forever thankful for her lifetime of hard work. Rest in peace.”