Washington, D.C. — FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken released the following statement on the retirement announcement of Senator Pat Roberts:
“On behalf of FIA’s Board of Directors, members and staff, we applaud the public service and many accomplishments of Senator Roberts. As the first member of Congress in history to have chaired both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, Senator Roberts has been a leader in preserving open, transparent and competitive markets, while also protecting and enhancing the integrity of the financial system. Over the years, he has been a friend of the futures industry, and we look forward to continuing to work with Senator Roberts over the next two years as he completes his term.”
