WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) issued the following statement on the Speaker's race:

"Today, we came together as Republicans and decided to move past gridlock," said Rep. Gimenez. "Jim Jordan made the right decision in agreeing to support a new Speaker Designate. On Monday, I look forward to listening to all candidates and hear their vision for America."

Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the Homeland Security Committee, and the Select Committee on China. 

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