Moderate Democratic Rep. Dennis Cardoza of California announced his retirement after five terms Thursday, but not before taking a shot at President Barack Obama in his departure statement — a sharp break from standard retiree practice in Congress, Politico reports.

“Looking back on disappointments, I am dismayed by the administration’s failure to understand and effectively address the current housing foreclosure crisis,” Cardoza said in his statement. “Home foreclosures are destroying communities and crushing our economy, and the administration’s inaction is infuriating.”

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