Cole Congratulates New House Republican Leadership for the 120th Congress

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Washington, D.C. - Today, the Republican Conference of the House of Representatives elected their leadership for the 120^th Congress. After the leadership elections, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following congratulatory statements:

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio was elected as Minority Leader, assuming control of the top post for House Republicans.

"Congratulations to Jim Jordan on being elected as our Minority Leader. Throughout his almost 20 years in the House, Jim has been a strong and influential conservative fighter who has remained steadfast in protecting our freedoms. I have no doubt he will be effective in leading our Conference, and I look forward to working with him," said Congressman Cole.

Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota was re-elected to continue to serve as the Republican Conference's Whip.

"I want to congratulate my friend, Tom Emmer, on being re-elected as the Whip for the House Republican Conference. I know that Tom will continue to do a great job for us, as he has demonstrated success as our Whip in the past," said Congressman Cole.

Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain of Michigan was re-elected as Republican Conference Chair.

"Congratulations to Lisa McClain on being re-elected as Conference Chair. I am confident that Lisa will help to unite our Conference as we do our best to carry out a conservative agenda while in the minority," said Congressman Cole.

In addition, Rep. Brian Jack of Georgia was elected as the Chair the NRCC, Rep. Jay Obernolte of California was elected as the Republican Policy Committee Chair, Rep. Blake Moore of Utah was elected as the Republican Conference Vice Chair, and Rep. Mark Alford of Missouri was elected as Republican Conference Secretary.

"Congratulations to Reps. Jack, Obernolte, Moore, and Alford on their new positions," said Congressman Cole. "I look forward to working with all of them to better our great nation."

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