Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce issued this statement following the election of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) to be the next Speaker of the House:
“As I’ve said often, every American deserves a government that is effective, efficient and accountable. Today’s election marks a transition. My hope is that it will be a turning point toward transparency and away from brinkmanship.
“I supported the nomination of Mr. Webster (R-Fla.) in yesterday’s Conference vote. Today, 34 of the 43 who voted for Mr. Webster yesterday, including myself, joined in supporting Mr. Ryan on the House Floor.
“With his experience as a committee chairman, I am confident that Speaker Ryan can kick-start the legislative process and restore effectiveness. I congratulate him and his family and look forward to working together to create a healthy economy and rebuild our nation one step at a time.”