THOMPSON STATEMENT ON SENATOR BARBARA BOXER’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT SHE WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep Mike Thompson (CA-5) today released the following statement following Senator Barbara Boxer's announcement that she will not seek reelection.
"I have had the high-honor and great privilege to work closely with Senator Barbara Boxer since her days in the U.S. House of Representatives. Whether it was passing legislation together that successfully protected 273,000 acres of publicly-owned land as wilderness, or fighting for federal aid in the aftermath of the recent earthquake, Senator Boxer has always put the people of California first and our state is better because of her service. It has been my pleasure to serve with her and I look forward to continuing our work together this Congress. "
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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