Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Statement of State Chairman Ken Karls on the Passing of Congressman Tom Kleppe

BISMARCK, ND – Today, North Dakota Republican Party State Chairman Ken Karls released the following statement on the passing of Congressman and former Secretary of the Interior Tom Kleppe.

“This week North Dakota lost one of its favorite sons. Throughout his time serving North Dakota and our nation as a member of the United States Army in World War II, a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Director of the Small Business Administration and finally as Secretary of the Interior, Tom Kleppe never forgot his roots. Tom was a dedicated public servant that worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation and North Dakota. He will be missed.”

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