Massachusetts politicians respond to Rep. Niki Tsongas not seeking re-election
After Rep. Niki Tsongas announced Wednesday she will not seek re-election, fellow lawmakers from Massachusetts responded with their gratitude and well-wishes for the sixth-term Lowell congresswoman.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called Tsongas a mentor and a friend, thanking her for showing “how tough women fight for MA families.”
I’ll miss @nikiinthehouse when she retires, & MA will miss her leadership. But Niki’s still got a lot of fighting left to do until then.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) August 9, 2017
Likewise, Sen. Markey recognized his colleague as a “phenomenal legislator” and “role model” for the country.
.@nikiinthehouse is a phenomenal legislator & a role model for her constituents in #MA & across the country. We are grateful for her service
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) August 9, 2017
Rep. Joe Kennedy III tweeted Tsongas is “as dedicated and decent a public servant as they come.”
As dedicated and decent a public servant as they come. @nikiinthehouse will be deeply missed. #mapoli https://t.co/CHptDv7c3y
— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) August 9, 2017
Rep. Katherine Clark shared advice she learned from Tsongas, including “the idea that progress neither requires nor guarantees fanfare.”
Some of the most thoughtful political advice I’ve gotten came from @nikiinthehouse pic.twitter.com/DJ0AMKLy4r
— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) August 9, 2017
Tsongas was also hailed as a “powerful voice” and “ferocious advocate” by Reps. Jim McGovern and Richard Neal.
Niki Tsongas is a powerful voice for Massachusetts and true leader throughout time in Congress. A great friend and partner & will be missed. https://t.co/FwWDXol7js
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) August 9, 2017
.@nikiinthehouse has been a ferocious advocate for Vets, women & all of CD-3. I wish her the best of luck & thank her for her service. https://t.co/Voa8D9NEPh
— Rep. Richard Neal (@RepRichardNeal) August 9, 2017
Read Rep. Tsongas’s full statement here.
