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McCaul on Speaker Ryan’s Decision to Not Seek Reelection

April 11, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the statement below after Speaker Ryan's announcement to not seek reelection in 2018.

Congressman McCaul: "Paul has been a principled conservative since he first arrived to Washington as a staffer. Over his twenty years of public service, he has been a diligent legislator, a determined leader, and a committed friend.

"Paul dedicated his legislative career to overhauling our broken tax code. Under his leadership, House Republicans passed the first comprehensive tax reform in three decades, delivering real relief to hardworking Americans across the country, but especially here at home in Texas. His steadfast leadership has also been crucial in rebuilding our broken military and restoring America's leadership on the global stage.

"As Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Speaker Ryan has been a great partner in strengthening our homeland defenses, fighting terrorists at home and abroad, and instrumental in passing the first ever comprehensive reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security. I look forward to continuing to work with Paul and others for the remainder of the year to finally secure our border and close our nation's immigration loopholes.

"As a husband and father of five, I understand the responsibilities that come with the office and balancing that with family life. While I am saddened by this news today, I wish Paul, his wife Janna, and kids Liza, Charlie, and Sam the best in their next chapter."