Webster Statement Following Election of Speaker

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Representative Daniel Webster (FL-10) issued the following statement regarding this afternoon's election for Speaker of the House of Representatives:

"This afternoon, several Members of the Republican Conference voted for me to be Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. I am humbled by their confidence in me as a leader who would articulate and execute a principled agenda at such a critical time for our party, system of government and nation.

"To be sure, my candidacy and vote was not a vote against personalities, policies or even John Boehner. It was a vote for initiating a process that I know can produce sound public policy for the people who sent us to Washington on their behalf.

"As I have shared with the leadership team, I will continue to advocate for a more open, Member-driven and productive process, one that places principle above power. The process by which we have come to legislate as elected representatives of the people has become flawed, and a flawed process will always produce a flawed product.

"I offer my sincerest congratulations to Speaker Boehner on his re-election as Speaker of the House. He is a personal friend who I have come to know and admire during my tenure in the House and I pledge to work alongside him. With leadership elections behind us, and a willing partner in the Senate, our conference is united in reforming the way Washington works, opening up our government and advancing pro-growth, principled solutions."

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