Steele: Last Two Years Has Strengthened GOP

By Ji Hyun Yoo

“Last night was historic,” said Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele during a conference call on Wednesday. Steele discussed the turnaround his party has achieved over the last four years, from suffering losses in 2006 and 2008, to winning 60 seats in the House yesterday.

“In two short years, our party, I think, has reemerged stronger,” he said. “Our party is prepared to do the very most important thing, and that is listen, react and respond to what they hear from the American people.”

Despite having ‘tasted victory in mouth,’ Steele said he believes that great responsibilities lie ahead for Republican lawmakers.

“We are now also humbled by the reality that with this victory comes enormous responsibility for us to govern wisely, smartly and with the intent of the people.”