Courtney: Focus Should Be On 'To-Do' List After 'Peaceful Transfer'

VERNON, CT — U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney said this week before he voted in his hometown of Vernon that the Congressional "to-do" list is too pressing to lament election results.

On Wednesday, after he was re-elected in the 2nd U.S. House district, he took that same tone. Courtney cited tax laws and a massive Navy shipbuilding contract that benefits Connecticut as two urgent issues after he voted at Vernon Center Middle School Tuesday and re-emphasized the busy work schedule a day later.

Courtney Wednesday issued the following statement after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the Presidential election to Donald Trump:

"The American people have cast their votes, and after the dedicated work of patriotic election officials in Connecticut and across the country, the results confirm that Donald Trump prevailed and will serve as the next President of the United States. Now we as a nation must respect the will of the voters and facilitate a peaceful transfer of power, which is foundational to a healthy democracy.

"I am disappointed that Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz did not succeed. They ran a campaign focused on real-life issues and put forth detailed, practical plans to spur the growth of desperately needed new housing and expand our Medicare coverage for home health care for our growing population of seniors, to name a few.

"Regardless of who holds the Oval Office, I will always use my vote in Congress to uphold our constitution and represent the people of the Second Congressional District to the best of my ability. It remains the greatest honor of my life to serve as your representative, and I will continue to fight for the priorities of our communities in the 119th Congress."