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WASHINGTON —Today, Speaker Johnson met with Senate Republican Leader-elect Thunefollowing Johnson’s nomination to serve as Speaker of the House and Thune’s election to serve as Senate Majority Leader during the 119th Congress.

Johnson and Thune released the following statements after the meeting:

“Leader Thune and I are ready to hit the ground running and put America first in the 119^th Congress,” said Speaker Johnson. “Congress has been given a clear mandate from the American people, and we look forward to working with President Trump to secure our borders, cut taxes, reduce inflation, slash bureaucratic red tape, restore America’s energy dominance, rebuild our military, and instill fear in our overseas enemies. America’s best days are ahead with Republicans in charge in 2025.”

“In order to enact President Trump’s agenda, it will take each and every Republican working together,” said Leader-elect Thune. “Speaker Johnson and I had a productive meeting today getting organized for the work ahead, and I look forward to our partnership as we reverse the Biden-Harris agenda and advance President Trump’s priorities on behalf of the American people.”

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