Collins Statement Following the Election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House

Washington, D.C. - Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) issued this statement following the election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress:

“You don’t change the way Washington works on Twitter or talk shows, you change it by working hard and sometimes quietly with your colleagues.  What I’ve learned in business is that the most effective work is often done outside the limelight, and I could not be more excited to have accomplished what I promised my constituents I would do—take back the House and make it the most conservative body we’ve had in decades.  This freshman class is an America First, policy-focused group that has worked hard to restore a more open and transparent legislative process.  I look forward to an exciting and productive two years working with leadership and all my colleagues to pass conservative legislation under this new framework and tackle the issues everyday Americans are facing because of Democrats’ disastrous agenda.  Although democracy can be messy at times, I’m proud to have been part of this historic process that will ultimately benefit not only my constituents but all Americans.”

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