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Glenn Thompson: “If there was ever a Democratic Member of Congress who literally represents the term ``statesman,'' it is Steny Hoyer. He…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2026
If there was ever a Democratic Member of Congress who literally represents the term ``statesman,'' it is Steny Hoyer. He truly is. He has not failed at that task, and so I offer my congratulations on his announced retirement and my thanks for his service as a statesman, especially at a time of what we have been living through, of growing divisiveness.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Recognizing Steny Hoyer's contributions and announcing his retirement.

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