    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [March 13, 1998]
    [Page 376]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Decision of Representative Joseph P. Kennedy
    II
    Not To Seek Reelection
    March 13, 1998

        For 12 years in the United States House of Representatives, Joe
    Kennedy has proven himself to be a dedicated advocate for the Nation's
    working families. His efforts on behalf of his Massachusetts
    constituents, as well as underprivileged people across America, will be
    sorely missed in Washington. As one of the foremost voices in the
    Congress for low income housing opportunities for needy families,
    Representative Kennedy worked to expand the availability of credit to
    working Americans to buy homes and to open businesses.
        I know that Representative Kennedy will continue his family's long
    tradition of public service on behalf of our Nation. I wish him well in
    all of his future endeavors, and on behalf of the Nation I thank him for
    his dedicated service.