Kevin McCarthy: “This is a duly elected congressman. My hands are tied.”

On the recordJanuary 25, 2023

This is a duly elected congressman. My hands are tied.

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Kevin McCarthy defends George Santos, stating that he is a duly elected congressman and that his hands are tied regarding the situation.

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