*Administration of Barack Obama, 2012 *

**Statement on the Death of Former Senator George S. McGovern **

*October 21, 2012 *

George McGovern dedicated his life to serving the country he loved. He signed up to fight in World War II and became a decorated bomber pilot over the battlefields of Europe. When the people of South Dakota sent him to Washington, this hero of war became a champion for peace. And after his career in Congress, he became a leading voice in the fight against hunger. George was a statesman of great conscience and conviction, and Michelle and I share our thoughts and prayers with his family.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Deaths :: McGovern, former Sen. George S.

*Names:* McGovern, George S.; Obama, Michelle*.*

*Subjects:* Deaths : McGovern, former Sen. George S.; South Dakota : Former U.S. Senator, death.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201200820.