When I ran for Cincinnati City Council the first time, I was 26 years old. I’ll turn 70 in January when my current term in Congress expires. It’s been a good run.
It has truly been an honor to represent the people of this community for 26 years in Congress, and prior to that on City Council and the County Commission.
When I was first elected to Congress back in 1994, Republicans took over the House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years. It was the year of the Contract with America, and Newt Gingrich becoming Speaker. There were 73 Republican freshmen (and women) elected that historic year. I was the last of the 73 still in the House.
Okay, enough of that. It’s the country that matters. That we continue to strive to be the best we can be. That this nation continue to stand for what’s right – freedom, opportunity, liberty.
Thank you for being one of my loyal blog readers. This will be my last one.
May God bless you and your family, and may God continue to bless the greatest nation that’s ever existed on the face of the earth, the United States of America.
