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‘An exemplary public servant, champion of the Jewish people’: PM eulogizes Lieberman
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
“Sara and I grieve with Hadassah and the entire Lieberman family on the passing of our beloved Joe Lieberman,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweets.
“Joe was an exemplary public servant, an American patriot and a matchless champion of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.”
“In my very first meeting with him decades ago, I was struck by his integrity, decency and civic courage. He had a deep moral sense and common sense and was fearless in the defense of truth.”
“He was also an extraordinarily kind and loyal personal friend.”
“We will miss you greatly, Joe. May the Lieberman family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.”