It is now clear that major irregularities did not occur.

In the final analysis this congressional race is always going to be a close race, whether there's a presidential race or governor's race or not. But is this a better year? Yes, this would probably be a better year.

I want to make lemonade out of the lemons that were dealt to me.

The call to public service is stronger than the politics of fear, ... I'm going to take back this seat in the 9th District.

In the final analysis this congressional race is always going to be a close race, whether there's a presidential race or governor's race or not. But is this a better year? Yes, this would probably be a better year.

While I do not agree with the tactics my opponent used to achieve this office, the voters have spoken and I respect their decision.