WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:

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Fischer Statement on Senator Mitch McConnell

Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement in response to news that Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will retire from the U.S. Senate:

"Leader McConnell's incredible 40-year tenure in the Senate will leave a lasting mark on America. As Leader for the Republican Party . . .

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