NRCC Chairman Hudson Statement Congratulating Tom Emmer

National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement after the House Republican Conference voted to select Tom Emmer (R-MN) as Speaker-designate:

“Tom Emmer helped lead us to the majority as NRCC Chairman and helped our team pass big wins for the American people as our Whip. He has a proven record of leadership and the ability to unite our Conference to chart a path forward. He is the right man to be our Speaker. I am thrilled our Conference has chosen Tom Emmer as our Speaker-designate, and I urge my colleagues to unite behind him so the House can get to work cleaning up the mess Democrats have made of our country.” – NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson