WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), today released the following statement following the election of Congressman Paul D. Ryan, R-Wisconsin, to the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“We will have a steady hand at the tiller with the selection of Paul D. Ryan to lead the people’s House today," said Upton. “I appreciate Paul’s commitment to advancing solutions in a thoughtful and deliberate way and know we will get to work quickly to address pressing issues that present both challenges and opportunities. I want to again thank John Boehner for his tireless work and dedication on behalf of the American people. As we move forward, I remain confident that when we work together, we can get the job done for folks in Southwest Michigan and across the entire country."
