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House Republicans shared their congratulations for incoming Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) on Twitter on Monday following the announcement of his appointment.

House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-Ohio) said:

Congrats to America #SpeakingOut policy director @PeterRoskam on being named as new House GOP Chief Deputy Whip. #pledge

Current GOP Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said:

Having once served in the position, I know @PeterRoskam is an excellent choice by Kevin McCarthy to serve as the next @Chief! DeputyWhip

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), who will chair the House's Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said:

Congrats to @PeterRoskam RT Looking forward to renewing job creation+innovation w/ McCarthy as his Chief Deputy Whip http://ow.ly/3gWWe

Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) said:

It's a good day for Illinois. Roskam named Chief Deputy Whip & Kirk is going to be sworn in as a Senator tonight.Congratulations to both!

Roskam himself said:

Looking forward to renewing job creation+innovation w/ Majority Whip McCarthy as his Chief Deputy Whip http://ow.ly/3gWWe

Read more about the appointment here.

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