Politicians React To Frank Lautenberg's Death (SLIDESHOW)

Politicians React To Longtime Senator's Death

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) died Monday at age 89 of viral pneumonia, his office confirmed in a statement:

United States Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, the last remaining World War II veteran serving in the Senate, passed away due to complications from viral pneumonia at 4:02 a.m. today at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell. He was 89 years old.


Senator Lautenberg is survived by his wife, Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg; six children and their spouses, Ellen Lautenberg and Doug Hendel, Nan and Joe Morgart, Josh and Christina Lautenberg, Lisa and Doug Birer, Danielle Englebardt and Stuart Katzoff, Lara Englebardt Metz and Corey Metz; and 13 grandchildren.

The longtime senator's death sparked an outpouring of reaction from politicians. Read some of their messages below:

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R)

Politicians React To Frank Lautenberg's Death

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