As the 114th Congress convened this afternoon, John Boehner was reelected as Speaker of the House with my support. Speaker Boehner has served our Conference under the most adverse circumstances for the last four years leading Republicans as we held the line against the disastrous policies of President Obama and former Majority Leader Harry Reid. While I have not always agreed with Speaker Boehner, make no mistake these previous four years have not lacked conservative achievements including the first consecutive years of decreased federal spending since the Korean War, the permanent extension of tax cuts for 99% of Americans, and now the largest Republican majority in the House since 1929. With that being said, these are just a start and Speaker Boehner must lead the House to institute more conservative reforms in the coming two years. Over the past few days I have heard from a number of constituents who have grown frustrated by Speaker Boehner’s leadership and insist change is necessary. While I understand some of your frustrations, it is important to remember Speaker Boehner was the unanimous choice of the House Republican Conference when he ran unchallenged for the position in November. Those who wished to oppose the Speaker should have done so then, not today on the House floor as the 114th Congress begins. With today’s vote complete it is now time for Republicans to come together and work with our colleagues in the Republican Senate majority to provide a better way forward for the American people. This means focusing on creating jobs for the middle class, unwinding the disastrous Affordable Care Act which has cost Western North Carolina families so much, and standing up as one Congress against the lawless actions of this President— especially as it relates to immigration. This will be the first time President Obama has faced Republican majorities in both houses of Congress and it is imperative we stand together united in support of conservative, pro-growth policies.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:39:40 +0000
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