Smith Statement on Passing of Patrick Gottsch

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the passing of Rural Media Group Founder and President Patrick Gottsch:

"Patrick Gottsch was a visionary who not only understood what small town values and the western lifestyle mean to the people of our country, he used his gifts to connect and inform us. His impact on broadcasting, agriculture, rodeo, and more will continue to enrich generations of rural Americans. My heart and my condolences go out to the Gottsch family."

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