[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 34, Number 10 (Monday, March 9, 1998)]
[Page 367]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Decision of Representative Esteban Torres Not To Seek 
Reelection

March 3, 1998

    Throughout his distinguished career in the United States Congress, 
Representative Esteban Torres has dedicated himself to bettering the 
lives of his constituents and Hispanic-Americans across the country. 
Representative Torres has shown true leadership in the area of civil 
rights and has stood steadfast in an effort to bring our country 
together amid all of our diversity to build a stronger community.
    Congressman Torres has led efforts to provide people with the tools 
they need to make the most of their own lives. He has set the standard 
for excellence in public service and his retirement after over 15 years 
will be a loss felt across the country.