Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Releases Statement on Texas Governor Rick Perry's Decision to not Seek Re-election

Washington, DC – (Monday, July 8, 2013) –  After serving 13 years, Texas Governor Rick Perry announced he will not seek another term. Perry stated he will serve out his term through January 2015. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in response to this decision:

“As the longest serving Texas Governor, Rick Perry has finally realized his time has come to an end. I have known Governor Perry for a long time, and over the years his views have become more extreme. He refuses to implement solutions that will improve the lives of many Texans. I strongly believe the majority of Texans are able to say they are happy Governor Perry has decided to vacate his position, and they look forward to real change in the near future.  The Governor’s partisan politics have caused more harm than good, and I am ready to see a new Governor who cares about the people and is actively working to ensure the well-being of all Texans.”

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  U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a Ranking member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Kessler Park, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, South Dallas & South Oak Cliff; all of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Ferris, Glenn Heights, South Grand Prairie, Oak Lawn, Ovilla, Uptown/Victory Park and West Dallas.