Sessions, Boehner Announce Republican Leadership Plans
Washington- National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) and House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today released the following statements:
Chairman Sessions:
“The last two years, I have had the great honor of leading the effort to reclaim a Republican Majority in the House of Representatives. Now I have fulfilled my initial mission statement: to retire Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“Despite record victories as NRCC Chairman, my vision and work is not done. I strongly believe in selling the fight, and I will be asking my colleagues to support me as NRCC Chairman next Congress to strengthen our gains and advance an agenda for American prosperity.
“I look forward to leading our new Majority through the challenges of re-electing over 80 freshman Republican Members, navigating congressional re-districting, and maximizing a presidential election cycle. Additionally, I look forward to leading our new Majority
through an expanded policy leadership role that will enable me to shape and promote the Republican agenda among Members and across America.
“I thank Leader Boehner for his leadership and support, and I look forward to working with him and our entire new Republican Majority to empower the American people to succeed.”
Leader Boehner:
“Our Republican Conference needs Pete Sessions’ steady hand of leadership next Congress, and I am very pleased that he has decided to seek another term as NRCC Chairman. Additionally, I’ve asked Pete to take the lead for New Member Development. Pete’s position on the Rules Committee gives him a unique vantage point to help our new Members navigate policy issues and his many friendships across the Capitol will help in introducing our new colleagues to the Senate.
“Pete Sessions and I have been in the trenches together for many years, and I knew two years ago that our party required his vision, skill and leadership to end the Democrats’ monopoly on power in Washington and elect a new Majority that would listen to the people. I am very grateful for Pete’s tireless work as he has helped to guide House Republicans from the political wilderness to an historic victory for the American people.
“Pete earned unprecedented support from the Republican Conference by transforming the NRCC into a member-driven organization. He raised the money, oversaw recruitment of the candidates, and focused a strong message for our Members and candidates to play offense.
“As the architect for the new Republican Majority, Pete Sessions has my admiration and gratitude, and I look forward to his strong leadership in the years ahead.”