Nancy Pelosi Pays Respects to Longtime Friend Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall

As the late senator lies in state on Wednesday, the Pelosi family joined Feinstein's surviving relatives and other notable politicians to say goodbye

Late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90, is lying in state at the San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, as her closest colleagues and loved ones join the public in paying their respects.

Former House speaker and fellow San Franciscan Nancy Pelosi attended with her family, smiling toward Feinstein and hugging the casket. San Francisco Mayor London Breed also spent a moment with Feinstein, who was the city's mayor from 1978 to 1988, in the rotunda.

Feinstein's daughter, Katherine Feinstein, received the casket when it arrived at City Hall, joined by her husband and daughter.

From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, admirers can pay tribute to the longest-serving female senator, according to an announcement by her office. A memorial service on the steps of City Hall will be open to the public on Thursday afternoon.

Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are slated to speak at the service, and all memorial events are being live streamed.

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The world began paying tribute to the longstanding Democratic leader — whose remarkable political feats were dimmed in her final years by health issues and demands to step down — as soon as the news of her death broke on Friday morning.

“Sadly, Senator Feinstein passed away last night at her home in Washington, D.C. Her passing is a great loss for so many, from those who loved and cared for her to the people of California that she dedicated her life to serving," read a statement from Feinstein's office.

It continued: “She left a legacy that is undeniable and extraordinary. There is much to say about who she was and what she did, but for now, we are going to grieve the passing of our beloved boss, mentor and friend.”

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Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost — the youngest member of Congress and a former organizer for March for Our Lives — acknowledged Feinstein's contributions to mitigating gun violence on X (formerly Twitter).

"Senator Dianne Feinstein was a champion for Gun Violence Prevention that broke barriers at all levels of government," he wrote. "We wouldn’t have had an assault weapons ban if it wasn’t for Senator Feinstein and due to her tireless work, we will win it back. May her memory be a blessing."

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who called Feinstein a "friend" in her own tribute on Friday morning, wrote that the politician “blazed trails for women in politics and found a life's calling in public service. I'll miss her greatly as a friend and colleague and send my condolences to all who loved her."

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"There’s no better example of her skillful legislating and sheer force of will than when she turned passion into purpose, and led the fight to ban assault weapons," President Joe Biden wrote in a statement. "Dianne made her mark on everything from national security to the environment to protecting civil liberties. She’s made history in so many ways, and our country will benefit from her legacy for generations."

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While in the Senate, Feinstein worked with six U.S. presidents: George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

In January of 2009, she made history as the first woman to preside over a U.S. presidential inauguration, doing so for Obama.

"We gather to etch another line in the solid stone of history," she said in her speech that day. "The freedom of people to choose its leaders is the root of liberty ... Those who doubt the supremacy of the ballot over the bullet can never diminish the power engendered by non-violent struggles for justice and equality, like the one that made this day possible."

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