Pelosi Statement on Retirement of Congressman Mike Ross

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman Mike Ross announced his plans to retire at the end of his current term:

"Congressman Mike Ross has served the families, workers, and business owners of Arkansas' 4th Congressional district with distinction and dedication for more than a decade.  A fifth-generation Arkansan, his time in the House has been defined by his commitment to his neighbors and constituents; a co-founder of the Blue Dog Coalition, he has always focused on fiscal responsibility.

"From his time as a small business owner to his service in the Arkansas State Senate to his terms in the House of Representatives, Congressman Ross has been a proud public servant, and a strong advocate for the people he represents.

"We wish him and his family well in the future."