Gerry Connolly: “I would hope that all of us in the political arena would show a little bit more respect for what we are trying to do.”

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

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

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.

After grueling treatments, we've learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned.