Congressman John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced his retirement from Congress at the end of his term.

“Speaker Ryan has served with distinction for almost 20 years and because of his leadership, the House has pursued a bold agenda that has ushered in a new tax code, ended sequestration and worked to rebuild our military. It has been a privilege to work alongside him and call him my friend. While his remarkable leadership in the House will be greatly missed, I wish him the very best as he embarks on this new journey with his family.”