As Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer announced he will step down next year after nearly 60 years in public service, he thanked a group of voters dear to his heart.
“I was thanking people. I said, you know, I really ought to thank the people who got me here and kept me here,” Hoyer told News4 about his Jan. 8 speech on the House floor.
News4 sat down with Hoyer to look at his legacy and what he considers to be an important part of his political career. He was moved to tears as he spoke about the unwavering support he has had among African Americans in his district.
“I was thanking people. I said, you know, I really ought to thank the people who got me here and kept me here,” he told News4.
