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Larson on Rep. Sam Johnson's Retirement

January 6, 2017

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), released the following statement on the announcement of Rep. Sam Johnson's (TX-03) retirement at the end of this term:

"It has been an honor serving on the Ways and Means Committee beside Rep. Sam Johnson, a true American Hero. He is as authentic as it gets and his commitment to serving the American people is unmatched. Not only has he served them in Congress, but also through his time as a fighter pilot during the Korean and Vietnam Wars," said Larson. "The seven years he spent as a POW in Vietnam, shows how resilient and courageous he is. I stand in awe of him.

"All Members of Congress are better because of our relationship with Sam Johnson. I wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement but until then I look forward to working with him in Washington over the next two years."

Larson served as the Congressional Co-Chair for the Congressional Patriot Award in 2016, where Johnson was honored as being one of the first recipients.