Norton Statement on Frank Wolf Retirement Announcement

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today made the following statement on Congressman Frank Wolf's (R-VA) announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2014.

"The regional delegation will especially miss Frank Wolf for the important role he has played as a senior appropriator in many areas of concern, particularly transportation and federal employee issues. The District will miss Frank, who often supported our city, particularly his support for our House voting rights bill. The House and the nation will miss Frank's effectiveness in working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle, which distinguished itself from the extremism of the Tea Party. Fortunately, however, many of us who are devoted to international human and religious rights will continue to have a strong and effective advocate because of Frank's desire to continue to pursue these important issues, which have been a feature of his public service."

Published: December 18, 2013