(AZ) Rep. Matt Salmon announces his retirement

[Eugene]

Source: KPHO-TV

Rep. Matt Salmon announces his retirement

Posted: Feb 25, 2016 11:07 AM
Updated: Feb 25, 2016 11:20 AM
By Jennifer Thomas

PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) - Rep. Matt Salmon has announced that he will not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives in 2016.

Salmon released the following statement Thursday morning:

"When I returned to the House of Representatives in 2013, the President's disastrous policies were putting our nation at risk, both at home and abroad. Over the past three years, I've worked to curtail the largest expansion of peacetime spending in America’s history by working with members from both sides of the aisle. This is something to be proud of.

"But the most important job I have is that of husband and father, and over the years I've missed far too many opportunities to spend time with my family. I truly believe that they should come first in my life, and after much soul-searching I’ve decided against running for reelection.

"I give you my word, won't be stopping my fight for our nation’s future, but I will be continuing it as a constituent in the Valley of the Sun. It has been an honor serving the constituents of Arizona’s Fifth District and I look forward to seeing you back home in Arizona."

http://www.azfamily.com/story/31314512/rep-matt-salmon-announces-his-retirement

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[Siwsan]

1. Every time someone uses the 'I want to spend more time with my family' excuse to resign.....

I smell a scandal about to erupt.

[LiberalArkie]

2. He has his lifetime federal pension, he has his lifetime medical coverage. He can afford to

sit back with his family.

[yellowcanine]

3. Pardon me while I try to squeeze out a crocodile tear........

Ah well never mind.

[kimbutgar]

4. He probably got offered a nice lobbying job paying 6 figures