“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordOctober 7, 2015
If we are going to unite and be strong, we need a new face to help do that. So nothing more than that.
Said by
Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

McCarthy explains his reasoning for stepping down from the House Speaker race, suggesting that a new leader is necessary for party unity.

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