Traditions are important, and the month of November is full of them. On the Tuesday following the first Monday of the month our nation comes together to celebrate democracy by exercising our right to vote in free and fair elections. On the eleventh day of the month we join together in showing appreciation to the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. On the fourth Thursday of November we take an opportunity to reflect on all that we have to be grateful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving.

I am humbled and honored that you have re-elected me to represent you for the next two years.

Thank you for the countless hours you spent on the phones and knocking on doors -- even in the snow -- encouraging people to vote, your grassroots donations, and everything else you've done for the campaign. This is a victory that we all share.

It's because of you that we can celebrate this win -- a win for the middle-class families, students, seniors, and veterans in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Again, thank you for everything you've done. This would not have been possible without your help.