WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement after he was elected to serve as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC):

“I would like to express gratitude to my colleagues for giving me the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the NRSC. The most important thing that determines the success of Republicans in 2014 is governing well today and representing the values and philosophies of our constituents. I look forward to working with Leader McConnell and others within our Conference to make certain we make the right decisions for our country. I am focused on constructing the right team at the Committee and thank Senator Rob Portman for accepting my invitation to serve as vice chairman of finance to help us acquire the necessary resources for success. Thanks also to Senator-elect Ted Cruz for agreeing to serve as vice chairman of NRSC for purposes of grassroots operations and political outreach. Together, we will work to recruit the most qualified and dynamic candidates and raise the resources necessary to make a difference – not just on behalf of Republicans, but on behalf of all Americans.”

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