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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar D-MN Tina Smith D-MN and Chuck Grassley R-IA introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the Federal Building in Minneapolis the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building in honor of the legacy of the late Senator Paul Wellstone D-MN. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Senator Wellstone his wife Sheila his daughter Marcia his staff members Tom Lapic Mary McEvoy and Will McLaughlin and pilots Richard Conry and Michael Guess. During his time as an educator an activist and a United States senator Paul Wellstone touched the lives of people throughout Minnesota and across the country. Thats because he stood up for people persistently fighting against injustices small and large said Klobuchar. From his passionate advocacy for better care and services for those suffering from mental illness to his leadership on civil rights and campaign finance reform Paul showed how getting involved in public service can make a real difference in improving peoples lives. Im proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation that will rename the Federal Building in Minneapolis in Pauls honor. Its particularly fitting that this building is where people gather when they prepare to embark on an adventure or need help with housing or the labor issues that were so near and dear to Pauls heart. I cant think of a better tribute to Pauls unparalleled legacy of service to our state.Paul Wellstone had a profound impact on my life and the lives of so many Minnesotans as a public servant and as a friend said Smith. From his work on mental health and campaign finance reform to his votes against the Iraq War Senator Wellstone never wavered from his convictions or his commitment to improving the lives of working people. By naming this building after him we hope to honor his legacy and years of service to Minnesota.It was an honor to work with and get to know Senator Wellstone. From neighboring states we often teamed up on agriculture and other issues to find common ground and get things done for Iowans and Minnesotans. Although we had very different political philosophies we shared a common passion for serving our constituents the best we could. Thats why I was glad to support this effort to honor his service said Grassley.My family is extremely honored that you have named this building after my father As my father said we all do better when we all do better and that to me is what this building is all about Its about housing its about labor its about seeing other cultures and learning everything that my dad and my mom worked for said Dave Wellstone.Klobuchar and Smith held a press conference with Senator Wellstones son Dave at the Federal Building in Minneapolis earlier today to announce this bipartisan bill. The Federal Building in Minneapolis currently houses offices for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the National Labor Relations Board and the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency.
