Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Vernon Jordan

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2021 
Contact: press@presidentclinton.com

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Vernon Jordan

From his instrumental role in desegregating the University of Georgia in 1961, to his work with the NAACP, the Southern Regional Council, the Voter Education Project, the United Negro College Fund, and the National Urban League, to his successful career in law and business, Vernon Jordan brought his big brain and strong heart to everything and everybody he touched.  And he made them better.  He was never too busy to give good advice and encouragement to young people.  And he never gave up on his friends or his country. 

He was a wonderful friend to Hillary, Chelsea, and me, in good times and bad.  We worked and played, laughed and cried, won and lost together.  We loved him very much and always will. 

Our thoughts prayers are with Ann, Vickee, Toni, Janice, Mercer, his grandchildren, and all those whose lives he enriched.