Barrasso Elected as Majority Whip for the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today released the following statement after being elected by Senate Republicans to serve as the Assistant Majority Leader for the 119^th Congress.

"I want to thank the people of Wyoming for their support and allowing me to continue serving our state in the United States Senate. I want to thank my Republican colleagues for their confidence and their vote today. It is my honor to serve them as Assistant Majority Leader.

"We have an extraordinary opportunity in front of us. Voters spoke loudly. It is our job to listen and to lead on their behalf. Our agenda will be bold. We will work on the issues that are so clearly the priority of voters - lowering costs, protecting the border, restoring America's strength in the world, and unleashing American energy.

"With this new Republican Majority and President Trump, we will deliver a new direction for the American people."

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