News of the death of longtime U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein has brought poignant reactions from Bay Area political leaders.
California state Senator Scott Wiener said Feinstein"helped save our city" after she became mayor and lauded her on her work in the U.S. Senate.
Dianne Feinstein was a true giant. She helped save our city, becoming Mayor after horrific political assassinations & leading us during the worst of the HIV/AIDS health disaster. As our Senator she led on gun safety & so many issues.U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi hailed Feinstein's"indomitable, indefatigable leadership" in her statement on X, formerly know as Twitter.
"My sympathies and prayers go out to her entire family and all San Franciscans who loved and admired her. Her dedication to public service was only exceeded by her love for San Francisco, and this City loved her back. Her legacy as one of San Francisco's true leaders will be admired for generations to come," said Breed in her statement.
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