WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement regarding the reelection of Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) as Speaker of the House.

“I am proud to serve alongside my friend and colleague, John Boehner, in the 114th Congress,” Rep. Scalise said. “I am most proud to see him guide the House in the 114th Congress as Speaker. Under his leadership in this new Congress we will pass strong, conservative legislation which will make its way to the president’s desk. Speaker Boehner’s commitment to bold, conservative solutions that reflect the priorities of the American people will move America forward and help get our country back on the right track.”