Washington, D.C. – Today, after considering the candidates for Speaker of the House of Representatives, Congressman Steve Pearce (R.-N.M) cast his vote for current Speaker John Boehner of Ohio.
Following the vote, Pearce issued this statement:
"After the November elections, the newly elected members of the Republican House met in the Capitol to discuss the priorities and leadership for the Congress to come. In a private meeting, outside the gaze of the cameras and the related posturing for publicity, not a single Member of the House challenged John Boehner for Speaker and he was re-elected without opposition.
I will fight the hard fight. Two years ago, I was in the middle of the fight to change leadership in the House. I was one of 8 Members who voted against John Boehner for Speaker. That effort to change Speakers failed.
I came to Washington to fight for the values and principles that represent New Mexico. I will never stop this fight, and will work every day to improve our Nation and create a better tomorrow for our children and grandchildren. "