Mark Green: “I think we have in the government there a better partner in some ways.”

It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from Congress. Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up.

To my constituents across Tennessee’s 7th District—thank you. The trust you put in me is humbling.

I commend Rep. Knott for leading legislation that will ensure DHS has the right intelligence and preparation to keep accomplishing this mission and protect our communities.

These weren't in the design specs, and they got placed in there without telling anybody.