Texas Republican Delegation Endorses Paul Ryan for Speaker

Statement

The Texas Republican Delegation has endorsed Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Dean of the Texas Delegation, Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX), issued the following statement on behalf of the group:

"Chairman Ryan met with the Texas Republican Delegation this morning to present his conservative vision for the House of Representatives and our nation. After hearing Chairman Ryan's presentation, Members of the delegation were given time to ask any questions. The delegation then met without Chairman Ryan and reached a consensus to endorse him. Other Texans that considered running for Speaker have withdrawn their names and will support Chairman Ryan.

"As Ways and Means Chairman and Budget Chairman, Paul Ryan has demonstrated an ability to lead and work with Texans on those committees and with the Texas delegation as a whole. We expect Chairman Ryan will continue to act in a Texas friendly manner as Speaker of the House."

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