WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement following the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as Speaker of the House:

“I was proud to cast a vote in support of Rep. Johnson on the House Floor today. It is an honor to serve with Rep. Johnson in Congress and on the House Armed Services Committee, and I know him to be an honest man led by faith with a true dedication to our country.

“Mike is a commonsense conservative that our Conference and our country needs. He has my full support, and I have every confidence that, under his leadership, our Republican majority is united and ready to get back to work for the American people.”