WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement regarding the race for majority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“This will be a long campaign, leading up to a secret ballot election. If the claims by Roy’s campaign are true, then it is in the best interest of the Republican Conference for him to follow Congressman Shadegg’s example and step aside from his post to allow a full and open race for the whip’s position.
“Members of our Conference are also entitled to know where and how their next majority leader intends to lead. As of tonight, I remain the only candidate for the office who has offered a detailed leadership plan and vision for the future of our majority and the reforms we must unite to enact.”