His passing has left a void in public service that will be difficult to fill. Over more than 40 years of public service. he set a standard for integrity. dedication. and wisdom that is difficult to match. Abe Ribicoffs journey to the Senate was an arduous one. He was born not to power. but rather to poverty. His father was a Polish Jewish immigrant who worked in a factory and as a peddler. After graduating from high school. young Abraham Ribicoff worked for a year at a zipper and buckle factory in New Britain. Connecticut. to earn money to attend New York University.
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