Scalise Reaffirms Opposition to Export-Import Bank

Washington, DC – The Club for Growth applauds House Majority Whip Steve Scalise for his published remarks today on the Export-Import Bank. When asked what he thought would happen to Ex-Im, Scalise said, “At this point, [Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling of Texas] has said he wants it to expire, and I think it’s on track to go that way.”

“Steve Scalise has been a clear voice of opposition to Ex-Im. He voted against its reauthorization in 2012,” said Club for Growth President David McIntosh. “Now, Majority Whip Scalise and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy can keep Ex-Im on track for expiration. Republican leaders and presidential candidates, like Cruz, Paul, Rubio, Walker, and Bush, want Ex-Im abolished, while Obama, Hillary, and Pelosi want its corruption and corporate welfare continued. House Republican leadership needs to stay firmly on the right side of this debate and ensure that Ex-Im goes completely away.”

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