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Roger Clemens Says He Won't Run for Texas Senate Because of Political Climate

Legendary pitcher Roger Clemens announced Tuesday that he would not run for a United States House of Representatives seat in Texas.

Clemens had been viewed as a potential candidate to run for the seat being vacated by the retiring Rep. Pete Olson, but he explained his decision to abstain to Olson in a letter obtained by ABC News (h/t ESPN): "The climate in politics at this time is much more than I would want to undertake, along with my family considerations."

The 57-year-old Clemens added that he will continue to be loyal to the Republican party and President Donald Trump as well:

"I am a Republican and I support our President and will continue to do so.