Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02) released the following statement regarding the death of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres:
“Shimon Peres demonstrated a resolute devotion to reconciliation that shaped not only the state of Israel, but diplomacy as a whole. His tenacity and contribution to peace will never be forgotten. Teri and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Peres family and to the State of Israel for their loss of a true luminary.”