On Sunday, Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar, in advance of the vote for House Leadership this week, released a statement about his decision to vote for a new Speaker of the House amid concerns with the direction of the House Republican Conference.
“Trust is a series of promises kept; my vote for new leadership reflects a promise I made to voters when they elected me. I cannot stand beside the same leadership that has offered up bills too large to read, used parliamentary tricks to bring bills to the floor and has refused to take swift action against the president and his Administration’s unconstitutional actions,” stated Gosar.
“My vote will reflect not just my convictions but the will of so many across the nation. Since coming to D.C. in 2011, I have attended hearings, briefings and meetings about the serious problems facing our country. I travel home to my district every week and I have listened to the people and their concerns,” continued Gosar.
Gosar concluded, “America needs bold leadership from the House of Representatives that breaks from the status quo and embraces an open and transparent legislative process. Our country deserves getting back to regular order and holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. This will require courage, not fear. It is time for leadership that will stand up for America and the Constitution.”
Gosar said that he welcomes Louie Gohmert and Ted Yoho in the race for House leadership. “I will be supporting the effort to instill firmness and discipline in our House and let the people know we have heard them,” Gosar told constituents.