U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) issued the following statement after being sworn in today as a member of the 112^th Congress, which marks the beginning of his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“The people of the 9^th District have made it abundantly clear that it’s time for a new direction in Washington, and that means making the tough decisions that will keep taxes low, reduce out-of-control spending, and create jobs for hard-working families. I also remain committed to listening to the people of the 9^th District and returning to Missouri every weekend. We have many challenges before us, but together we can build a more secure future for ourselves, for our children and for our grandchildren. So let’s get to work.”

Luetkemeyer, 58, a native of St. Elizabeth, Mo., was first elected in 2008 and was re-elected in November 2010. The 9^th Congressional District of Missouri consists of all or part of 25 counties in northeast and central Missouri. Luetkemeyer, a farmer and former small businessman, is married with three children and one grandchild.

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