Rep. Williams Statement on Speaker Boehner’s Announced Resignation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today released the following statement after Speaker of the House John Boehner announced that he would resign from Congress next month:

"I welcome the Speaker's decision to pass the torch on to new leadership," said Williams. "John Boehner is a very gracious man, and I wish him success in his next endeavor. My focus now is on choosing a new leader to guide the House in a conservative direction. I hope all Republicans – including those in the Senate – are listening to what grassroots conservatives are saying: it is time for conservative leadership and conservative principles."

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