WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today after being re-elected as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Republican Conference:

“I’m honored to be re-elected as the Vice Chairman of the Republican Conference for the 114th Congress. It’s been a privilege to serve in this position for the last two years, and I will continue to bring Missourians’ concerns to the leadership table in the new Republican majority.

“I believe we have the tools necessary to ensure the Senate will function again in a more transparent and accountable way for the American people. I urge President Obama and congressional Democrats to work with us to address the real challenges facing the nation, including putting people back to work, boosting American energy, fixing our broken health care system, and strengthening our national security.”