Rep. Wagner Statement on Speaker Election

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner released the following statement on the election of Rep. Paul D. Ryan to Speaker of the House:

"It is no secret that the U.S. House of Representatives has been wrought with dysfunction for much of my time in Congress. Our successes, though numerous, have been overshadowed by inside-the-beltway turmoil. Today, we begin a new era in this institution under the leadership of Speaker Paul D. Ryan. I am confident that Speaker Ryan's time as the head of this legislative body will include a renewed focus on the people's priorities and will begin to heal the deep division that has plagued us. I look forward to continuing the fight to rein in government spending, give a voice to the voiceless and fight for the people of Missouri's Second Congressional District."

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