Ruppersberger Commends Gephardt For His Outstanding Public Service For Our Country
Today in Missouri Congressman Gephardt announced he is dropping out of the race for the democratic nomination for President. Congressman Ruppersberger had endorsed Gephardt in his race for the White House.
"Congressman Dick Gephardt is an outstanding public servant who has spent more than two decades working hard to improve our country by fighting for working men and women. Congressman Gephardt is a real class act. When the numbers didn't go his way in Iowa, he thanked his supporters and dropped out of the race at a time when his supporters have a lot of choices," said Congressman Ruppersberger.
Congressman Ruppersberger will be closely watching the developments in the race for the White House and will not endorse a democratic presidential candidate until after the New Hampshire Primary on January 27th, 2004.
"Our country needs a President that has proven leadership skills and well tested experience. Our country needs a President that will fight for working families and is familiar with the domestic issues that matter with them. Our country needs a President with a proven track record of understanding the complicated world of foreign affairs. I believe we can find that candidate in the diverse field of democratic contenders," said Congressman Ruppersberger.