Early this morning, I took the oath of office to be sworn in for the 118th Congress. As we enter a new Congress, I will carry your voices into these halls and serve as a check and balance to the damaging agenda we've seen in the last two years. I am proud to get back to work under the leadership of our Speaker, Kevin McCarthy.
My entire statement on my vote for Speaker Kevin McCarthy:
I voted in support of Kevin McCarthy to become the next Speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy has a plan to get our nation back on track. He is the Architect of the Commitment to America. A commitment that puts AMERICA first. A commitment that will secure our border, will unleash American energy, fight inflation, reduce spending, and ensure that we hold our broken government accountable.
I am no stranger to voting against speakers. I didn’t vote for Speaker John Boehner or Paul Ryan in Congress because they were not the right fit to lead the Republican Conference. I believe Kevin McCarthy is the right fit to lead the Republican Party.
Washington has been broken for far too long, and this is a good reminder that democracy is alive. Debate is healthy for our Republic. We have had many conversations and negotiations that led up to this vote, and I believe Kevin McCarthy will do an excellent job leading our conference.
I look forward to the most important challenges ahead, getting back to work for Texas’ Fourteenth Congressional District and the American people.
