releases: https://duffy.house.gov/press-release/rep-duffy-offers-condolences-on-passing-of-melvin-laird
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| https://duffy.house.gov/press-release/rep-duffy-offers-condolences-on-passing-of-melvin-laird | Rep. Duffy Offers Condolences on Passing of Melvin Laird | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | WI | Sean Duffy | D000614 | duffy.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Sean Duffy (WI-07) offered the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Secretary of Defense and Congressman for the 7th District of Wisconsin, Melvin Laird: “Mel Laird set an example for how to put people above politics. He was an honorable servant of our country and the 7th Congressional District of Wisconsin, and he was a great friend and mentor to many, including me. “As I was navigating this position as a Freshman Congressman, our conversations were invaluable to me. More than forty years after leaving his post in Congress, he still knew all of his constituents and key leaders in our community. I will always be grateful to him for taking the time to show me the way. “Rachel and I offer our prayers to his family and the many friends and mentees who are mourning his passing.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |