FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2005
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR CHARLES E. SCHUMER ON THE PASSING OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
Today Senator Schumer Released the Following Statement:
"Pope John Paul II was an extraordinary ambassador for the betterment of humankind in every corner of the globe. His humanity shone through every day for two and a half decades of his papacy and his impact on the world will be everlasting. I will never forget the Pope's visit to New York City - that day his nobility and his common touch was unforgettable for the millions of New Yorkers who lined the streets to greet him. People of all faiths and backgrounds mourn his passing. I join the billions of citizens around the world in a solemn prayer in remembrance of this great and holy man, Pope John Paul II."
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