*Administration of Barack Obama, 2014 *

*January 8, 2014 *

In his 17 years representing the people of North Carolina in the U.S. Congress, Mike McIntyre has been a strong advocate for our men and women in uniform and a key voice on issues that shape the lives of Americans in rural communities. He's also been an active participant in the annual National Prayer Breakfast, a reflection of his deep faith. Michelle and I thank Congressman McIntyre for his service, and we wish him, his wife Dee, and their two sons the very best in the future.

NOTE: The statement referred to Dee Strickland McIntyre, wife, and Joshua and Stephen

McIntyre, sons, of Rep. McIntyre.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : McIntyre, Rep. Douglas C. \"Mike,\" decision not to

seek reelection.*Names: *McIntyre, Dee Strickland; McIntyre, Douglas C. \"Mike\"; McIntyre, Joshua;

McIntyre, Stephen; Obama, Michelle.

*Subjects:* North Carolina : U.S. Representative, retirement. *DCPD Number:* DCPD201400009.