"I am not leaving Congress. I am coming home to Michigan."
With those words, Rep. John Dingell, D-Michigan, has announced he is leaving Congress after serving more than 58 years.
Dingell was first elected in 1955 to the House seat that had been held by his late father.
The 87-year-old Dearborn Democrat has gone on to carve out his own piece of American history: No one has ever served longer in Congress.
Michigan Radio political commentator Jack Lessenberry joined us to talk about Dingell's legacy.
You can listen to our conversation with him below:
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