Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 28, 2020
I'm not going to be on this committee in the next Congress. I am going to put my feet up and become a 'senior, statesman.'
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Sensenbrenner announces his departure from the committee, humorously referring to retirement.

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