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Republican Bob Turner was officially sworn in Thursday as the representative from New York's 9th Congressional District.

With family and handlers, the new congressman spent his first day getting to know the lay of the land and pinching himself at being there.

"Eighteen months ago, my ambition was to lodge a very informal and forceful protest on the way things are going and, well, one thing led to another, and now I have a very important job to do,” said Turner.

Despite a bitter election, his new colleagues on Capitol Hill seemed glad to have the Republican there. He was surrounded by Democrats and he was introduced by the dean of the New York City delegation.

Congressman Joe Crowley, shouldering the burden for the Democrat David Weprin’s loss, was also looking forward.

“The time for partisanship is over, the election is over, now it’s about getting to work and creating a better and stronger economy for New Yorkers and for America and for finding jobs for Americans. They want Congress to work together,” said Crowley.

Especially pleased at his presence was Staten Island's Michael Grimm. With Turner's election, he has company in New York City’s Republican caucus.

"Bob Turner is going to find out, the new congressman, Congressman Turner, is going to find out that New York, there's a bias against New York. And we have to sometimes fight really hard to get our fair share and just to be treated, you know, evenly and fairly,” said Grimm.

Turner has large and small tasks ahead, from hiring staff to getting business cards.

There's also the issue of decorating his office. He gets to keep Anthony Weiner's old quarters which would usually be reserved for more senior members.

The similarities may only go so far, but as for the social network that played a role in Weiner's departure, Turner did say he’ll be tweeting, too.

“I only do it fully clothed,” said Turner.