*Administration of Barack Obama, 2011 *

**Statement on Senator E. Benjamin Nelson's Decision Not To Seek Reelection **

*December 27, 2011 *

I want to thank Senator Nelson for his years of service representing the people of Nebraska first as Governor and then, for more than a decade, in the United States Senate. Over the course of his career, Ben's commitment to working with both Democrats and Republicans across a broad range of issues is a trait far too often overlooked in today's politics. Michelle and I commend Ben for his service and wish him and his family well in the future.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Nelson, Sen. E. Benjamin, decision not to seek reelection*.*

*Names:* Nelson, E. Benjamin; Obama, Michelle*.*

*Subjects:* Nebraska : U.S. Senator, retirement.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201100971.