“We are tired of funerals and memorials,” Oliver said. Speaking in her native Newark, Oliver lamented what she suggested was runaway gun violence.
In 2021 while unveiling tighter gun legislation alongside Murphy, Oliver’s voice cracked as she lamented the gun violence that disproportionately affected cities in the state. “Beyond all of that, she was an incredibly genuine and kind person whose friendship and partnership will be irreplaceable.”
“She brought a unique and invaluable perspective to our public policy discourse and served as an inspiration to millions of women and girls everywhere, especially young women of color, Murphy said in a statement Tuesday. Oliver was a compelling public speaker and frequent attendee at Murphy’s bill signings and other events, where he typically introduced her as his “rocking” lieutenant governor.
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