Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour issued the following statement congratulating Sean Parnell on being sworn in today as governor of Alaska:

“My fellow Republican governors and I welcome Governor Parnell as the newest RGA member. Alaska is uniquely positioned as a state to lead the transformation of how America produces and supplies its energy.  I am confident Governor Parnell will continue to move Alaska forward in harnessing that potential. The RGA looks forward to working with Governor Parnell on energy and other important issues.”