Representative Peter DeFazio Reflects on His Career in Politics
“It just felt like a very appropriate time … felt like I’d be going out on top,” said outgoing House Transportation Comm…
“I hope it means more for the future than for me,” said outgoing House Science Committee Chair Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) on being the fir… read more
“I hope it means more for the future than for me,” said outgoing House Science Committee Chair Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) on being the first African American and woman to lead the committee. The representative, who was retiring after 30 years in Congress, spoke with C-SPAN to reflect on her life and career in politics. Representative Johnson talked about her legislative accomplishments, her support of women in STEM education, and said when she left Congress, she would “miss the tough schedule, the challenge.” close
“It just felt like a very appropriate time … felt like I’d be going out on top,” said outgoing House Transportation Comm…
“It’s time to pass the torch to a new generation, and it’s time to come home,” said Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA),…
“I wanted to make room for the next generation,” said Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL), who was retiring from Congress…
“I’m pretty much an unapologetic liberal,” said Representative John Yarmuth (D-KY) as he spoke with C-SPAN to reflect on…