Rutherford Statement on Election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (LA) as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“I am proud to stand with our newly elected Speaker, Mike Johnson. Mike is a servant leader with a proven conservative record who has earned the trust and support of the entire GOP conference.
“Mike is a man who lives his faith, is intelligent and temperate, and is a strong communicator. He knows and loves this institution and will lead the House with integrity and vision.
“I look forward to partnering with Speaker Johnson to advance conservative policies that will grow our economy, tackle the crisis at our southern border, deliver peace through strength, and improve the lives of everyday Americans.
“Let’s get to work!”
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