NRCC Chairman Greg Walden Statement on Rep. Rich Nugent’s Retirement

National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden today released the following statement in response to Rep. Rich Nugent’s retirement announcement:

“Congressman Rich Nugent has been a strong voice for his Florida constituents and his leadership in Washington will be missed.  Rich Nugent has worked tirelessly on behalf of his constituents to rein in excessive government spending and to create a balanced budget.  While I am sad that Rich will be leaving Congress, I am happy that he will get to spend more time with his family back home in Florida.

“I am confident that Florida’s 11^th District will remain safely in Republican hands as the NRCC works to maintain and grow our historic Republican majority.”