Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today issued the following statement on Senator Jim DeMint’s retirement and new role leading the Heritage Foundation:
“Jim and I have been friends since he came to the House in 1999, and I’ve enjoyed working together with him in both the House and the Senate. He’s a passionate advocate for conservative principles, and Heritage is lucky to have him. I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role. For years, Heritage has been fighting for pro-growth, small government solutions to some of our nation’s greatest challenges, and I know Jim will be able to build on those efforts. Jane and I wish Jim and Debbie the very best in this new role.”
“Jim and I have been friends since he came to the House in 1999, and I’ve enjoyed working together with him in both the House and the Senate. He’s a passionate advocate for conservative principles, and Heritage is lucky to have him. I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role. For years, Heritage has been fighting for pro-growth, small government solutions to some of our nation’s greatest challenges, and I know Jim will be able to build on those efforts. Jane and I wish Jim and Debbie the very best in this new role.”
