BREAKING - Rep. Chris Stewart confirmed reports and announced his plans to resign from Congress, saying in a statement that his time as a representative has been a great honor.
SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Chris Stewart confirmed reports Wednesday and announced his plans to resign from Congress, saying his time as a representative has been a great honor.
On Tuesday, reports started circulating that Stewart was planning to resign due to ongoing health issues with his wife. Stewart issued a statement Wednesday saying the opportunity has been,"one of the great honors of [his] life." “It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve the good people of Utah in Congress,” said Rep. Stewart in the statement. “My wife and I have made so many dear friends and memories throughout our journey. I can say with pride that I have been an effective leader for my beloved home state, and I’m honored to have played an important role in guiding our nation through some troubled times.
"Representative Stewart is a true statesman who has consistently demonstrated dedication and integrity while tirelessly fighting for the interests and well-being of his constituents," the statement from Lee reads in part."His strong leadership on national security, energy policy, and veteran affairs, no doubt informed by his own honorable military service, has earned him respect and admiration from colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
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