WASHINGTON – In response to Sen. Jay Rockefeller's (D-WV) announcement today that he will retire at the end of the 113th Congress, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
"I have tremendous respect for Sen. Rockefeller, both as a former Senate colleague and as a friend. His passion for public service is second to none, and NAB looks forward to working with him over the next two years as he completes a remarkable political career."
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