"Today, we lost a towering champion for peace, diplomacy and democracy: Secretary Madeleine Albright.
As the first woman to serve as our top diplomat, she paved the way for generations of women serving at the highest levels of government and representing our nation abroad.
Secretary Albright's family arrived in Ellis Island as refugees in 1948, and she rose to become a barrier-breaking leader on the world stage. She was a force in advancing America's security, and her warnings about the rise of autocracy remain a guide for us today.
Secretary Albright truly blessed our nation with her pioneering and patriotic service."
@SpeakerPelosi