Hoyer Statement on Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
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For Immediate Release:
November 30, 2022
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Raymond Rodriguez 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' election to the position of Democratic Leader in the 118th Congress:
"Today, I was proud to join House Democrats in electing Hakeem Jeffries as our new leader. A skilled consensus-builder, effective legislator, and experienced leader, he is well-equipped to help House Democrats deliver further results For the People during the 118th Congress and retake the Majority in 2024. That's why I offered him my endorsement and why our Democratic colleagues came together to support him. I congratulate him on his historic victory, and I will do everything in my power to support him, our new leadership team, and our Caucus as we continue to put People Over Politics in the next Congress."
"Today, I was proud to join House Democrats in electing Hakeem Jeffries as our new leader. A skilled consensus-builder, effective legislator, and experienced leader, he is well-equipped to help House Democrats deliver further results For the People during the 118th Congress and retake the Majority in 2024. That's why I offered him my endorsement and why our Democratic colleagues came together to support him. I congratulate him on his historic victory, and I will do everything in my power to support him, our new leadership team, and our Caucus as we continue to put People Over Politics in the next Congress."