And for Jill and me, a cherished friend.

Dianne made her mark on everything from national security to the environment to protecting civil liberties.

Shes made history in so many ways, and our country will benefit from her legacy for generations.

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U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, husband Richard C. Blum and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, January 3, 2013Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

She had an immense impact on younger female leaders for whom she generously opened doors.

May God Bless Dianne Feinstein.

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