Thank you, Amber, for making me aware of some very sad Minnesota news.

Senator Paul Wellstone died in a plane crash today along with his wife, daughter and several staffers. I have to share Amber's feelings of grief and remorse. Senator Wellstone was one of the kindest, most dedicated, honest politicians I have ever read about. He has done wonderful things for the state of Minnesota and he will be missed. My deepest sympathies go out to his friends and family.