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Dingell Statement on Passing of Aretha Franklin
Dearborn, MI,
August 16, 2018
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement on the passing of musical legend Aretha Franklin: “John and I lost a friend. Aretha’s father was a true friend to John, helping him in his first election and fighting Civil Rights battles together in the 50s and 60s. Aretha was just a friend to me – there if I ever needed her. Aretha was complicated, loving and giving. Faith was important to her and the Church never left her. Her faith in Detroit and it’s people is what I will remember as much as her voice.” |
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