Jim Jordan’s letter
Who are theFIVE FAMILIES?
Dear Colleague: The principles that unite us as Republicans are far greater than the disagreements that divide us. And the differences between us and our Democrat colleagues vastly outweigh our internal divisions. The country and our conference cannot afford us attacking each other right
now. It is time we unite to get back to work on behalf of the American people. As Republicans, we are blessed to have an energetic conference comprised of members with varied backgrounds, experiences, and skills- just like the country we represent. We may not always agree on every issue or every bill, and that's all right. We don't march in lock-step like our Democrat colleagues. We value the discussion and robust debate that generates effective
public policies rooted in common-sense, conservative principles. It's an honor to receive our conference's nomination as Speaker-designate. Over the past
weeks, each of you have communicated the issues that matter most to you and your constituents. We've discussed frustrations about the treatment of Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise and the events of the past month. You've been honest and open, and I appreciate the candid
conversations. In these conversations, we've also discussed your thoughts on how we can best
move forwar And we must move tonsarda The role of a Speaker is to bring all Republicans together. That's what I intend to do. We will make sure there are more Republican voices involved in our major decisions beyond theFive Families.Our goal will be to empower our committees and committee chairs to take the lead on the House's legislative work through regular order. This will bring us together to pass responsible legislation to fund our goverment and support our military. I will tirelessly work to
defend and expand our majority and help every Republican member back at home. Our Republican vision for America is grounded in boundless optimism. America is a nation of explorers and risk-takers. There is nothing that the United States can't achieve and no limit to our nation's success. As Republicans, we innately believe these things. When
Republicans come together, there is no measure to what we can achieve for the American poople.