Chairman Sessions Statement on Thaddeus McCotter’s Announcement

Washington, DC – National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) today released the following statement regarding Congressman Thaddeus McCotter’s decision to end his presidential race and run for re-election in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District:

“Thaddeus McCotter has been a thoughtful, conservative leader in Congress for over eight years, and I am very pleased that he has chosen to run for re-election in 2012 to continue representing hard-working Michigan families. Thad is a dedicated public servant who is unafraid to stand up for American exceptionalism and individual opportunity and prosperity through the free enterprise system.

“Building on his leadership as a former Republican Policy Committee Chair and presidential candidate, Thad will continue to be an important voice in our Republican Conference for job-creating solutions that will restore our economy and keep the American dream alive. I join House Republicans in welcoming Thad’s continued service in Congress and look forward to working with him for many years to come.”