Cummings Applauds Senator Mikulski's Service

Statement

Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (Md-07) released the following statement in response to Senator Barbara Mikulski's announcement that she will retire from the U.S. Senate after five terms in office.

"Senator Barbara Mikulski is a giant in public service whose accomplishments speak for themselves. As the longest serving woman in the history of the Congress, she has set the standard for excellence that others may match but will never exceed.

"Throughout her career, Senator Mikulski has been a voice for the voiceless and has doggedly fought to ensure that all people -- regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances -- can have access to all the American Dream has to offer.

"I am deeply grateful for the leadership she has provided to our state's delegation and for her mentorship to me throughout the years.

"Senator Mikulski's presence will be sorely missed on Capitol Hill, but her legacy will most assuredly live on in the lives of everyone she has fought for over the course of her decades of service to our state and our nation."

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