Clyburn Elected Assistant Democratic Leader For 112th Congress

Statement

Members of the House Democratic Caucus today unanimously elected House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) as Assistant Democratic Leader, the third-ranking position in the 112th Congress. After his election, he released the following statement.

"I am extremely grateful to my colleagues for electing me to help lead the Democratic Caucus in the 112th Congress. I have been listening to our members about how we lay a foundation to continue moving our country forward.

"The results of the elections a few weeks ago have made clear that we have work to do to regain the American people's trust in our ability to govern on their behalf. We have been at similar crossroads before, and we will navigate back to a Democratic majority. I look forward to working with our tremendous team to create jobs and continue moving our country in the right direction."

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