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Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 115th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the 115th Congress convened:
"As the 115th Congress convenes today, Americans are deeply worried about the future and are looking to their Representatives to work together to craft responsible, just, and wise policies that heal the divisions of the recent election and renew faith in government to be a force for good in Americans’ lives. After eight years under President Obama, our economy has seen historic recovery and growth, and our country is safer from foreign threats. Tens of millions more Americans can access affordable health care and enjoy new protections against discrimination by insurance companies. As we look to the future, this new Congress has a responsibility to build on the progress we have made, careful not to take steps backward.
“To that end, House Democrats will be working tirelessly over the next two years to create jobs and opportunity so that all Americans can Make It In America. We will also defend affordable health care coverage, protect the Wall Street reforms of Dodd-Frank that safeguard against another financial collapse, ensure a clean environment and protect our natural resources, and fight efforts to undo the executive actions that have kept immigrant families from being split apart through deportation. We will also hold the Republican Majority accountable for actions that undermine America’s future and threaten the rights and opportunities of hardworking Americans and their families. We have a special responsibility to stand up for the plurality of Americans who did not vote for Donald Trump or the dangerous policies he and Congressional Republicans espouse. Our promise to the American people is to meet that responsibility while also proposing solutions to our most pressing challenges that put American workers first and adhering to the greatest traditions of our Constitution and our country.
“House Democrats will provide an effective opposition that aims to achieve compromise while standing up for the principles that have always made our nation great. We look forward to demonstrating to our constituents and to all Americans what good and responsible governance can and ought to be.”