STATEMENT OF SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN
On the Death of Former California Senator Alan Cranston
December 31, 2000

“Senator Alan Cranston was one of California’s most distinguished public servants. He served the people of California honorably and well.

Over the course of his 24 years as Senator he was the original author of the Desert Protection Act which created one of the largest land preserves in the nation. Later, we were able to pass this legislation due to his pioneering work on the bill. Alan Cranston will certainly be missed.”

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