Rep. Dennis Hastert, who was speaker of the House longer than any other Republican, announced Friday morning that he will not seek another term in Congress."
It was a great personal privilege and honor for this former teacher and wrestling coach to have been elected and to have served the American people," Hastert said in a news release.
Hastert was scheduled to speak publicly about his decision at an event for supporters outside the Kendall County courthouse in Yorkeville, Ill.
Retirement speculation has circulated since he forfeited the powerful speaker's post when Republicans lost control of the House in last year's elections.
Hastert, 65, declined to run for minority leader, taking on a role as elder statesman among Republicans.
Care of the Associated Press and the Hartford Courant
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