Friends,
On Wednesday, October 25th, House Republicans set aside their differences and united to nominate and elect Congressman Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Representing the Fourth District of Louisiana, just across the state border from East Texas, Congressman Johnson is one of the finest men I have known, inside or outside of politics. He is a true Constitutional conservative who is a smart, steady, and tough leader. Mike is unwavering in his convictions, a true patriot, and the one who can unify our efforts in the House to push back against the many failed policies of the Biden administration. Above all else, Mike is a man of deep faith. I am extremely pleased with his selection by the GOP conference as the nominee, but I was even more pleased to cast my vote for him on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Now that we have elected a speaker, we must find unity of purpose to solve the important issues at hand—securing our border, eliminating our national debt, reducing government spending, passing all twelve appropriations bills, supporting our military and veterans, and standing firm against the advances of terrorism and totalitarianism, to name a few.
It’s time to get back to work for the American people and face these challenges that demand our immediate attention.
Click HERE to read my full statement.
Click HERE to watch Speaker Johnson's address to Congress upon his election.
Click HERE to learn more about Speaker Johnson.