Representative Steve Scalise | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Steve Scalise | Official U.S. House headshot
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), and members of the House Republican Conference to celebrate the election of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Leader Scalise highlighted how Speaker Johnson upholds the principles this great nation was founded upon and emphasized the importance of getting Washington working for the American people.
During the celebration, Leader Scalise expressed his enthusiasm for the election of Speaker Johnson, stating, "Well, this is a great day. This is a day that's been coming for a long time... And we resolved it today by electing Mike Johnson as our next speaker." Scalise emphasized the significance of Speaker Johnson's vision for fixing the broken institution of Washington. He remarked on the symbolism of the House chamber, with its historical references and the statue of freedom, which had been covered in scaffolding as a representation of the construction needed to fix the broken institution. Scalise expressed his confidence in Speaker Johnson's ability to address the problems that have been ignored for too long.
Scalise spoke highly of Speaker Johnson's character and commitment to service, stating, "Those of us who have known [Speaker] Mike Johnson for a long time... have seen a commitment, a [selfless] service commitment to things bigger than himself... His belief, his faith that drives him so deeply, those are the principles that make this country so great." He praised Speaker Johnson for fighting for the principles of freedom and for those who have been ignored for too long.
In conclusion, Leader Scalise introduced the newly elected Speaker Johnson, expressing his privilege to introduce his dear friend as the 56th Speaker of the House. Scalise stated, "What [Speaker] Mike Johnson is going to do for us and our country, getting us back on track... people are going to come to know and love what he represents because he fights for things bigger than himself."
The election of Speaker Mike Johnson brings hope for the future of Washington and a renewed focus on serving the American people.
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