WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement regarding his vote to elect Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Speaker of the House:

“I was pleased to join my House Republican colleagues in electing Rep. Mike Johnson as our Speaker. He’s a principled conservative and a selfless servant leader.

“He’s exactly who we need to unite us and move forward. With a looming government funding deadline, a crisis on our southern border and the Middle East on the brink of an all-out war, it’s crucial the House gets back to work delivering on the promises we made to Americans.”

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