Rep. Jared Huffman Statement on Senator Boxer’s Announced Retirement

January 08, 2015

WASHINGTON­—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael)  released the following statement today after learning that U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer will not be running for reelection in 2016:

“With Senator Boxer's retirement, California is losing a passionate champion for the environment and Democratic values. I'm honored to hold the House seat she represented so well for a decade before her election to the Senate.

“This is a tremendous loss to California and the country. She has never been afraid to fight for forward-thinking, progressive policies, from women’s health, LGBT Rights, working families and the middle class. Her environmental leadership as the chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee in the Senate has been crucial to protecting our environment and natural resources. 

“I am grateful for all her work on behalf of California and our country.”

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