WASHINGTON –Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement on the loss of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). Kennedy and Feinstein led the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development together in addition to serving on the Judiciary Committee.

“Sen. Feinstein cared about her country and her state. We didn’t agree politically, but she was a delight to serve with. I so valued our friendship and am praying for all of her loved ones,” said Kennedy.