Larson Statement on Congressman Barney Frank

WASHINGTON –Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the announcement by Congressman Barney Frank (MA-04) that he will not run for reelection next year:

"When you think about the contribution of Barney Frank, imagine Oscar Wilde and Clarence Darrow rolled up in a magnificent legislator endowed with quick wit and humor, and razor sharp intellect. What an enormous loss for Congress and the country.

"As both a friend and a colleague, I wish him and his family nothing but the best as they move on to new endeavors."

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