House Rep. Holt discusses retirement
Jacob DonnellyAfter eight-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, whorepresented New Jersey’s 12th district,announced his decision to retire on Tuesday in an email to supporters, he spoke with The Daily Princetonian about his work in the House of Representatives and his plans for the future. The Daily Princetonian: I want to start with a recent statement you made, that “Congress is the greatest instrument for justice and human welfare in the world.” Why do you still say that after recent events, including the government shutdown? Representative Rush Holt: Let me first say that I’ve spent the past couple of days tamping down speculation in a couple of areas.