REP LIEU STATEMENT ON REP KEN BUCK'S RETIREMENT FROM CONGRESS

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) from Congress.

"My friend Ken Buck and I got to know each other well when we were both elected as the Freshman class presidents of our respective caucuses in 2015. What I have always appreciated about him is that, even though we’re largely ideological opposites, Ken has been willing to find policy areas where we can find common ground. That’s what legislating is all about. I’ll miss having him as an ally on issues related to privacy and artificial intelligence, among others. I have admired that throughout his time in Congress, Ken has been independent-minded and consistent in his convictions. Ken was not afraid of swimming against the political tides because of the power of his principles. Ken embodies the definition of political courage. I wish him the best as he soon embarks on a new chapter in his life of service."

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