Republicans and Democrats alike sent out statements commemorating the 88-year-old dean of the House, who first took office in 1973, when former President Richard Nixon was in office.
Republicans championed Young as"a giant" and"a larger-than-life character."
Don Young and I didn’t always agree on policy, but I always admired how fiercely he championed Alaska Natives and kept his constituents’ best interests at heart. His dedication to moving our country forward through bipartisanship will continue to be a model for us all. pic.twitter.com/NqcsMEWK5J First elected in 1973 during the Nixon Administration, Rep. Don Young was the dean of the Congress and the longest serving Republican in history.
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