DOYLESTOWN, PA – Brian Fitzpatrick, former FBI special agent and federal prosecutor, released the following statement Tuesday evening upon declaring victory in the race to represent Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District:
“I am both honored and humbled to have earned the support of the people of Bucks and Montgomery counties who have given me the opportunity to serve as their voice in Congress. Today, voters across this district – Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike – sent a clear message that it’s time Washington focus on service and solutions, not politics as usual. From the very start of this race our message has been simple: security and opportunity for all. As your next Congressman, that will be my focus every day in office.”
BACKGROUND ON BRIAN:
After being born and raised in Levittown, Brian Fitzpatrick spent nearly a decade and a half serving as a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Supervisory Special Agent where his focus was fighting political corruption and supporting global counter terrorism efforts – including as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the National Director for the FBI’s Campaign Finance and Election Crimes Enforcement Program, as well as a national supervisor for the FBI’s Political Corruption Unit. For his work, Fitzpatrick was an inaugural recipient of the FBI Director’s Leadership Award and named “Investigator of the Year” by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation. Additionally, as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Fitzpatrick, prosecuted violent drug and gun offenders to stem the tide of abuse and violence. Brian Fitzpatrick is a Certified Public Accountant, certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and an Eagle Scout.
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