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On the recordJanuary 10, 2023
There is a concern. He has to go through the Ethics, we will let him move through that. But right now, the voters have a voice in the decision, not where people pick and choose based upon what somebody is pressing. So he will continue to serve.
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Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California

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McCarthy defends Santos's right to serve while acknowledging concerns about his conduct.

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