Rep. Calvert Statement on Appropriations Committee Chair

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Congresswoman Kay Granger that she will be stepping down as Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee:

“First, I want to thank Chairwoman Granger for her leadership, her guidance over the years, and her unwavering support of our men and women in uniform.  She has been a fierce conservative who has delivered countless wins for our Conference and for our country.  I respect her decision to standdown as Chairwoman but I am grateful she will still be on the committee to provide guidance and support.

As far as her replacement, I wholeheartedly support Congressman Tom Cole as the next Chairman of the Appropriations Committee.  Tom is a friend, a scholar, a conservative, and a patriot.  There is no better person to carry on the important work of our committee than Tom Cole and I look forward to his selection as the next Chairman.”

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