Gerry Connolly: “I hardly think Secretary Panetta was saying that our Air Force is now at the level of 1915 and our Navy at 1940.”

When I announced my diagnosis six months ago, I promised transparency. After grueling treatments, we’ve learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned. I’ll do everything possible to continue to represent you and…

With no rancor and a full heart, I move into this final chapter full of pride in what we've accomplished together over 30 years.

Cannot continue to provide offensive weaponry to a government if it refuses to respect the laws of war.

I will do everything possible to continue to represent my constituents for the remainder of my term.