Ted Deutch Remains Ranking Dem on Middle East Subcommittee

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., is staying as the ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa. South Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen remains the chairwoman of the subcommittee.

"The recent terrorist attacks in Paris serve as a stark reminder that what happens in the Middle East is of enormous consequence to the security of the United States and our allies around the world, Deutch said on Wednesday. As ranking member I will continue to vigorously promote our interests in the region, from defeating ISIL's terrorist campaign to kill innocents around the world and alleviating the devastating human rights crisis in Syria to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and protecting the security of our ally Israel. I am grateful to earn the support of my colleagues and look forward to working across the aisle with my friend and subcommittee chairman, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, to address the many challenges that await us in the 114th Congress."

Deutch will also serve on the House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.