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As a lifelong farmer, time has taken its toll on my health and I am no longer able to serve the district with the vitality I once possessed. -Marion Berry, congressman from Arkansas, announcing his decision to retire.
Monday, Jan. 25, 2010

Open quoteAs a lifelong farmer, time has taken its toll on my health, and I am no longer able to serve the district with the vitality I once possessed.Close quote

  • MARION BERRY,
  • Arkansas Representative, announcing his decision to retire; he is the second House Democrat to retire in the past 10 days
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