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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 15, 2014

Delegate Lopez's Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Jim Moran 

Richmond, VA - Delegate Alfonso Lopez (D- Arlington) released the following statement today on the retirement of Congressman Jim Moran from Virginia's 8th Congressional District.

"Jim Moran has had an extraordinary career in public service. For over two decades, he has been a champion for our values and priorities in Congress. Whether it was his leadership in supporting LGBT Americans, protecting a woman’s right to choose, preserving our environment and natural resources, or improving our quality of life in Northern Virginia, Jim Moran has made immeasurable contributions to Congress and to all of Virginia. I have always been proud to call Jim Moran my friend. His presence in Congress will be sorely missed."

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