Pelosi Statement on Retirement of Congressman Ed Pastor

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Ed Pastor:

"Congressman Ed Pastor is a trailblazer who has dedicated his life to serving the families of Arizona.  Throughout his four decades in public service and his 12 terms in Congress, Ed Pastor never forgot his roots, and always worked to build a brighter future for the children of our nation, championing key investments in education, infrastructure, and small businesses.

"His insight and passion will be missed by friends and colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and we wish him, his wife Verma, and the rest of his beautiful family all the best in their next steps."