President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined in on the praise for liberal reporter Howard Fineman, who died this week at 75 from pancreatic cancer.

The first couple said that Fineman, a regular on MSNBC and the Rachel Maddow Show, “was one of the great journalists of our time.”

In a statement, they added, “He understood the fundamental role of journalism in our democracy is to illuminate, educate, and shed light. With his focus on the facts and ability to tell a great story, it’s no surprise why Howard was a trusted and respected voice for millions of Americans, and true friend and mentor to countless colleagues.”

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