GOV. MALLOY ON SENATOR LIEBERMAN'S RETIREMENT:

CONNECTICUT IS LOSING AN EFFECTIVE VOICE ON ITS BEHALF

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement after Senator Joe Lieberman announced his retirement.

"Joe Lieberman has been a steadfast and ardent advocate on behalf of the people of Connecticut throughout his career, and I know he'll continue to help lead the delegation over the next two years. When you've worked in politics for as long as Joe and I have, you very rarely come across the kind of person who is never afraid to tell you where he stands - no matter the polling or the popularity of the issue at hand. I have never had to wonder where Joe stands or in what he believes. His body of work across his time in public service is to be commended, and in his retirement, Connecticut is losing an effective voice on its behalf."

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For Immediate Release: January 19, 2011
Contact: David Bednarz
David.Bednarz@ct.gov
860-524-7315 (office)
860-770-9792 (cell)