Press Release
September 29, 2016

STATEMENT OF SENATOR RICHARD J. GORDON ON THE
DEATH OF SENATOR MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

"It is with great sorrow that I learned this morning of the demise of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago.

My wife Kate and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and will pray for her. Senator Santiago was a woman who spoke out with great vigor on the issues that were of importance to the country.

She was a model - through her intelligence, hard work and integrity - to emulate for young Filipinos aspiring for leadership positions. Her passing away is a great loss to the Philippines."

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