WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after taking the oath of office to represent the First Congressional District of Minnesota in the United States House of Representatives in the 119^th Congress:

“It is the honor of a lifetime to serve in Congress on behalf of my fellow southern Minnesotans, and I am humbled to have the privilege of representing them for another two years. Since my first day in office, I have been proud to go to work for the people of Minnesota’s First District every day, fighting for our hardworking families, strengthening our communities, and upholding our southern Minnesota values.

“Today, with the start of a new Congress, we have an opportunity to roll up our sleeves, fix what is broken, and take on the serious issues that face our nation. I look forward to working with President-elect Trump and the Republican majority in the Senate to carry out the conservative agenda that the American people voted for in November.”