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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives elected Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) to be the next Speaker of the House:

"Today, I joined a nearly unified House Republican Conference in electing Paul Ryan to be the next Speaker of the House.  Along with many of my conservative House colleagues, I have met directly with Chairman Ryan to gain his assurance that he will stay focused on the conservative policies that form the majority of our House Republican Conference.  This includes my efforts to stop President Obama’s dangerous Syrian refugee plan, which I personally raised with him.  Chairman Ryan also promised us that he will change the way the House operates to a manner in which each member is empowered and involved throughout the legislative process.  I believe that Chairman Ryan can unify our House Republican Conference around a bold conservative agenda – and I look forward to working with him to advance these policies.”