On Thursday, Congressman Rush Holt (NJ-12), a resident of Hopewell Township, released the following statement regarding the retirement of U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg:
”There is no one in New Jersey history quite like Frank R. Lautenberg. He is a true champion for New Jersey, an effective advocate and skillful politician, and someone who has never forgotten his roots or the valuable role that government can play in helping people.
”It is a privilege to continue working with Frank on so many issues, from preventing harassment in schools to promoting research and development to keeping our trains and buses safe.
”As Frank has said himself, much work remains to be done over the next two years. In particular, America will be a safer and better place when more in Congress listen to Frank’s longstanding, relentless, and passionate pleas to stop gun violence.
”Frank remains a terrific friend to New Jerseyans and to me.”
Today (Feb. 15), Sen. Lautenberg planned will visit his hometown of Paterson to announce his future plans and lay out his agenda for the coming two years.
