Called IT! Darrell Issa Retires

I knew this would happen.

Yesterday, I learned that Congressman Ed Royce was going to retire, then I just had this strange, funny thought that his fellow Orange County/San Diego County Congressman Darrell Issa was going to announce his retirement next.

He just did today.

Here's the tweet he sent out this morning:

Serving #CA49 has been the privilege of a lifetime. From the bottom of my heart – thank you – to everyone for your support and the honor of serving you all these years. My full statement on my decision not to seek reelection: https://t.co/zjlkeiqnzs

— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) January 10, 2018

I have reproduced the entire statement below:

A Statement from Congressman Darrell Issa

Press Release

Jan 10, 2018

This morning, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Vista) released the following
statement:

"Two decades ago, when I stepped away from the business I'd built
to enter public service, I never could have imagined that a long-shot bid for
U.S. Senate would lead to 18 years in the House of Representatives and endless
opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

From the first successful recall of a sitting Governor in California
history, to establishing new and stronger standards for government
accountability, to protecting the Internet from harmful regulation, and
enacting the nation's first open data standards, we attempted and achieved much
in the service of our nation.

Together, we put an end to abusive Congressional earmarks, strengthened
the Violence Against Women Act, empowered better oversight of the executive
branch, and cleared the course for better intellectual property protections to
stop the piracy of American ingenuity.

Throughout my service, I worked hard and never lost sight of the people
our government is supposed to serve. Yet
with the support of my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election
in California's 49th District.

I am forever grateful to the people of San Diego, Orange and Riverside
counties for their support and affording me the honor of serving them all these
years. Most humbling for me — and for anyone who represents this area — has
been the special privilege of representing the Marines and Sailors of Camp
Pendleton and their families. On countless occasions, and in every corner of
the world I met them, I was inspired by their bravery and humbled by their
sacrifice to keep us all safe from harm.

Representing you has been the privilege of a lifetime.

While my service to California's 49th District will be coming to an
end, I will continue advocating on behalf of the causes that are most important
to me, advancing public policy where I believe I can make a true and lasting
difference, and continuing the fight to make our incredible nation an even
better place to call home."

With that, let me share with you one of my favorite YouTube videos, the one featuring former House Oversight Committee Chairman Issa blasting the corrupt Attorney General's office, under disgraced former AG Eric Holder:

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