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Kaptur statement on election of Senator-elect Doug Jones of Alabama

December 13, 2017

Washington, D.C. — Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), the longest-serving woman in Congress, issued the following statement of congratulations regarding the election of Doug Jones as the new Senator from Alabama:

"Congratulations to Senator-elect Doug Jones, and the citizens of Alabama, on their hard-fought victory for the future of Alabama and our nation.

"His distinguished career as a reasoned and passionate voice for justice and the rule of law will well serve America's highest aspirations. His election will help blot out the vitriol, prejudice and hate that underlaid this race and must be cleansed from our body politic."