By A.J. Swartwood-Talk Radio News Service
John Boehner, Speaker-Elect (R-Ohio) of the House of Representatives, and the newly chosen GOP leadership renewed their commitment to do the will of the American people and change the way Congress does business Thursday morning.
“This is not about us, it’s about the American people. Because it’s the American people who are in charge,” said an upbeat Boehner.
Boehner was surrounded by his new leadership team which included Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Virg.) the new Majority Leader, Jeb Hansarling (R-Texas) the incoming Republican Caucus Chairman, and Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) the new Majority Whip.
“They want a congress that focuses on the people’s priorities: cutting spending, creating jobs, and reforming the way congress does its work… and that’s exactly what were going to do,” he declared.
The Ohio Congressman also made mention of an earmark ban that the Republicans adopted earlier in the day, citing it as a sign of a new era in Washington politics.
“That shows we’re listening and shows we’re serious about ending the business as usual here in Washington D.C.”