WASHINGTON, DC (February 24, 2014) – Today, BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director David Foster released the following statement on Congressman John Dingell’s (MI) announcement that he will retire at the end of his current term:

“Throughout the almost 60 years Congressman John Dingell has served in Congress, he has been a relentless advocate for the issues that mean the most to America’s working families. As a 2012 Green Jobs Champion, his dedication to policies that build the economy and protect the environment are unmatched. From advocating for manufacturing jobs and a more competitive auto industry to calling for efforts to expand clean energy, his voice in Congress will be missed. ”