Washington, DC - 12th District Georgia Congressman John Barrow (D-Savannah) today released the following statement on the passing of fellow Georgia Congressman Charlie Norwood:

"Today, my prayers are with Congressman Norwood's wife Gloria and their family. Charlie and I may not have agreed on every issue, but I always admired his spirit. He cared deeply for the State of Georgia and the people he represented in Congress for over 12 years, and he'll be missed."

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