“Sean and Rachel Duffy are dear friends and proud patriots,” Sensenbrenner wrote in a statement. “They and their children are family to me. While it comes as a great loss to the people of Wisconsin, I understand the challenging times ahead for the Duffy family and respect their decision. Sean, Rachel, their unborn child, and the rest of the family are in my prayers. As I have seen them overcome many challenges before, I am confident that they will undertake this one with prayerful and humble hearts.”
Rep. Mike Gallagher, called Duffy “a great husband, father, and a dedicated representative for the people of Wisconsin.”
“His decision to leave Congress is unfortunate, but Sean’s choice ultimately reflects his commitment to always putting his family first,” Gallagher, R-Wis., stated. “I will miss serving with him in Congress and will pray for him, Rachel, and their growing family as they begin this next chapter of their lives.”
Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District has been a solid Republican seat since the 2010 midterm elections. President Donald Trump won the district by 20 points in 2016 while Duffy won reelection in 2018 by 22 points.
“Sean Duffy is right to put his family first during this tough time and Jacquie and I will keep them in our prayers,” Rep. Tom Emmer, the National Republican Congressional Committee chairman, noted in a statement. “This district is a Republican stronghold, and whoever the socialist Democrats nominate will be forced to answer for their party’s radical agenda of open borders, socialized health care and a lust for impeaching President Trump.”
Sourse: abcnews.go.com
