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Joni Ernst Statement on Dr. Doug Butzier

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By: Joni Ernst

Date: Oct. 14, 2014

Location: Des Moines, IA

Republican Senate candidate Joni Ernst issued the following statement after the wife of Libertarian Senate candidate Dr. Doug Butzier confirmed to local media that he died in a plane crash on Monday night:

"I am deeply saddened to learn the tragic news about Dr. Doug Butzier. I appreciated Doug's willingness to contribute to this important election. In addition to representing Libertarians in this campaign, Doug served his community as an ER doctor and medical leader. Gail and I will keep Doug's family in our thoughts and prayers as they mourn their untimely loss."

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