Pelosi Statement on Congressman Michael Capuano

"For two decades, Congressman Mike Capuano served as a strong, progressive champion for hard-working families in Massachusetts and across America.

"In the last Democratic Majority, Congressman Capuano was a key architect of Democrats' historic efforts to strengthen ethics enforcement in Congress by establishing the independent Office of Congressional Ethics.  Across his many years of service on the Financial Services and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees, he has been a steadfast voice for affordable housing and job creation for the hard-working Americans on Main Street.

"I thank Congressman Capuano for two decades of integrity, leadership and achievement.

"I wholeheartedly agree with the gracious words of Congressman Capuano tonight: ‘Ayanna Pressley is going to be a good congresswoman, and I will tell you that Massachusetts will be well served.'  I send congratulations to Ayanna Pressley, and I look forward to welcoming her leadership and her perspective to the House Democratic Caucus."