WASHINGTON, DC —Rep. Aguilar released the following statement on the election of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as Democratic Minority Leader:

“I am so proud to serve alongside Hakeem in House Democratic Leadership. For the last two years, I’ve had the privilege of standing with him as he helped guide our Caucus through our significant legislative wins. He is a principled, steady hand at the wheel who always puts people over politics. His historic election is a victory for our Caucus and for the American people. I know he will work tirelessly to keep our diverse Caucus united as we work to deliver for our communities and take back the House in 2024.”

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