RNC Women

Last November, millions of Americans took to the polls to elect new leadership to Congress and preserve the ideals that have guided our nation since it's founding.  Today, the wishes of the people became reality as Members of the 112^th Congress were sworn into office and a new Republican majority took control of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

And not a moment too soon.  Just last week the national debt soared to more than $14 trillion, a $1 trillion increase in the past seven months alone.  More and more provisions of ObamaCare are being implemented, and the clock is ticking until the punishing tax hikes and penalties carried in the health care takeover are fully in place. 

With their first day in office, the Republicans of the 112^th Congress will offer a new beginning to the American people.  A vote scheduled for later this afternoon will cut the House budget by $35 million this year.  Democrat critics call this a symbolic move, but the symbol itself is important.  The new Republican majority will cut federal spending and tighten the government’s belt, and they will begin with Congress itself.    

History was written on Election Day last November, and again today as the new Republican Members of Congress took their seats.  The millions of Americans who took to the polls last fall are no doubt watching today as their votes are turned into action.  

As the new Republican majority gets down to work, I join Republicans everywhere in wishing them well as they begin the task of carrying out the wishes of the American people as expressed at the ballot box.  This is an historic day for our country, and a new beginning for our elected leaders in Congress.  May God bless them, and continue to bless the United States of America.