Roger Williams Statement on Speaker’s Race

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted for Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to succeed John Boehner as Speaker of the House:

"Last month, when John announced his resignation, I said it was an opportunity for Republicans to ‘pass the torch on to new management and advance a strong conservative agenda.' As a proven leader, I am hopeful Paul Ryan will effectively accomplish that goal while guiding the Republican Conference with one voice to confront the anti-growth policies of the Democrat Party and the Obama Administration."

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