By News staff
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement Wednesday, following Governor Chafee's announcement that he will not run for a second term:
"Governor Chafee has served the state of Rhode Island with great integrity as a mayor of Warwick, as a U.S. senator, and as governor. Every day he has worked hard to try to improve the lives of Rhode Islanders. He's made significant contributions to our state and he's carried on a proud family tradition of service to the state and to the nation. I've always had a good working relationship with him and I wish him well in the months ahead."