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Hoyer Statement on Election as Democratic Whip
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after he was elected by acclamation as Democratic Whip:
“I am deeply honored by the trust my colleagues have placed in me to serve as Democratic Whip for the 115th Congress and I look forward to working with the full Caucus to stand up for the plurality of Americans who did not vote for Donald Trump or his agenda. We will hold the next Administration accountable to the American people and defend against proposals that will hurt working Americans, anticipated conflicts of interest, and attempts to erode our fundamental rights and democratic norms. We will continue to stand up for equal opportunity and equal justice for all, and we will work to regain the support of those who feel that their voices are not being heard.
"I will also continue working to empower a new generation of Democratic Members. The strength of our Caucus is our diversity, and we must ensure that more voices and differing opinions are included. We are united in the objective of making sure working Americans across this country have a chance and can make it in America.
“House Democrats will work to present a responsible alternative to Donald Trump and Republicans, one that makes the case for a new Democratic Majority to fight for opportunity for all Americans.”
Hoyer was nominated to be the Democratic Whip by Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD-07) and seconded by Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-05), Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10), and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01).