STATEMENT BY U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN ON LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MURRAY

"I fully understand, respect and admire Tim Murray's decision to not seek the Governor's office in 2014. The greatest service any of us can render is to care for our families. Today, Tim has chosen to forego this particular campaign to spend more time with Tammy so that together they can focus on their young daughters. That takes both courage and character. I have never met a harder working public servant of the people than Tim Murray and I still believe he has a bright political future. I look forward to continue working with him and Governor Patrick throughout the remainder of this term as they fight everyday to make the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a better place."