Congresswoman Clark Wins Assistant Speaker Election

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WASHINGTON DC – Congresswoman Katherine Clark has won an election to become the Assistant Speaker, it is the 4th highest position in the U.S. House of representatives.

She is just the second woman to ascend to the top four, after Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

“Thank you to my colleagues for the incredible honor of serving as Assistant Speaker for the 117th Congress. The challenges facing our country are great, but so are the possibilities. Our Caucus is resolute in our commitment to eliminating the virus, aiding families, and recharging our economy in the face of this pandemic. While vitally important, our work cannot end there. This is the moment for America to unite together and finally build a nation that fulfills our promise of justice for all. We cannot settle for normal, but must instead expand the parameters of prosperity to ensure everyone has the same opportunities for success,” said Congresswoman Clark.  

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“As Assistant Speaker, my work will be guided by everyday Americans who have stood up this year to protect and strengthen our nation; From the heroic frontline workers who bravely put the security and health of others before their own, to the record number of Americans who took to the streets this summer and took to the polls this November, who energized our democracy and brought a renewed urgency to our fight for racial, climate, and economic justice,” said the Democrat from Melrose.

“The House Democratic Majority, in partnership with President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris, will meet this moment of historic challenges and confront it with historic progress. With faith in our country and optimism for our future, I am eager to get to work,” said the Congresswoman.