Congressman Southerland Sworn in to Office At U.S. House Ceremony

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Congressman Steve Southerland was sworn in to office today to represent Florida's Second District in the 112th U.S. Congress.

Joined in Washington by his wife, Susan, and their four daughters, Southerland took the oath of office from Speaker John Boehner in the House Chamber.

"It is a great honor to serve the citizens of the Second Congressional District, and I take my responsibility seriously," Southerland said. "Today's swearing in ceremony represents the turning of the page to a new era. For too long Washington has not reflected the values of, or faced the same challenges experienced by, communities across America."

"I will work tirelessly on behalf of the people of North and Northwest Florida to accomplish what we have been sent here to do. Most importantly, we must work to restore the sacred trust between the people and their elected representatives, a bond that has become severely strained. We must expand personal freedom by shrinking government, fuel our free enterprise system through lower taxes and less regulation, and implement a pro-family agenda that strengthens homes and teaches our children how to succeed," Southerland concluded.

Southerland will serve on the House Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources, both of which play a critical role in protecting jobs, promoting economic development, and preserving treasured resources across Florida's Second District.

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