Tributes to Dianne Feinstein, who died at 90, poured in early Friday for the late senator, remembering her as a pioneer and warrior in her decades-long political career.

Gov. Gavin Newsom called Feinstein’s legacy a “groundbreaking U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos’. She was not only a dear friend, but also a lifelong mentor and role model, he said in a statement about Xthe website formerly known as Twitter.

“She was a political giant whose tenacity was matched by her grace. She broke barriers and glass ceilings, but never lost her faith in the spirit of political cooperation. And she was a fighter for the city, state and country she found herself in. loved,” Newsom said.

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Representative Nancy Pelosi, who was not only a colleague but also a neighbor and close friend of Feinstein, recalled the early days of her career as San Francisco’s first female mayor and how she led the city through difficult times, including the assassination of Harvey Milk. and George Moscone and the deadly HIV/AID epidemic.

“Her tireless, tireless leadership has made a tremendous difference for our national security and personal safety, the health of our people and our planet, and the strength of our democracy,” Pelosi said. “It has been a great honor to serve alongside Dianne for decades, from the hilly streets of San Francisco to the hallowed halls of Congress.”

Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) praised Feinstein for her “outstanding job” representing the people of California. ‘We had a great working relationship’ Grassley wrote. ‘She is a real public servant. I’ll miss her.’

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), who led a Senate subcommittee with Feinstein, acknowledged their political differences but said it was a “pleasure” to serve with her. “Senator Feinstein cared about her country and her state,” he said.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) remembered Feinstein as a smart, strong leader who advocated for gun violence protections and civil liberties. “She never backed down,” he said.