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Kevin McCarthy

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Kevin Owen McCarthy is an American politician serving as the House Minority Leader since January 3, 2019. He has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since January 4, 2007, representing California's 20th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, McCarthy has played a significant role in shaping party strategy and policy in Congress, particularly during times of Democratic leadership. He has been involved in various legislative efforts and has been a vocal advocate for conservative principles.

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Jun 12, 2022

we cannot sweep this under the rug.

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Jun 9, 2022

We cannot just sweep this under the rug. We need to know why it happened, who did it and people need to be held accountable for it.

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Jun 8, 2022

I`ve had it with this guy. What he did is unacceptable. Nobody can defend that and nobody should defend it. The only discussion I would have with him is that I think this will pass and it would be my recommendation that you should resign.

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Jun 8, 2022

The violence, destruction and chaos we saw earlier was unacceptable, undemocratic, and unAmerican. It was the saddest day I`ve ever had as serving as a member of this institution.

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Jun 8, 2022

We cannot just sweep this under the rug, we need to know why it happened, who did it, and people need to be held accountable for it. And I`m committed to make sure that happens.

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Jun 8, 2022

This is so unAmerican. I condemn any of this violence that`s happening in the Capitol right now. I could not be sadder and more disappointed with the way our country looks at this very moment. People are getting hurt. Anyone involved in…

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Jun 8, 2022

We cannot just sweep this under the rug. We need to know why it happened, who did it, and people need to be held accountable for it. And I'm committed to make sure that happens.

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Jun 7, 2022

I made a phone call to the president, telling him what was going on, asking him to tell these people to stop, to make a video and go out. And I was very intense and very loud about it.

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Jun 7, 2022

The president bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on congress by mob rioters.

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Jun 7, 2022

We cannot just sweep this under the rug. We need to know why it happened who did it, and people need to be held accountable for it and I'm committed to make sure that it happens.

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Jun 7, 2022

The first option that some people have talked about is a censure resolution against the president. Both Republicans and Democrats are drafting these. And one can be introduced or co-sponsored.

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May 31, 2022

My position has not changed on this committee, is not valid because Republicans were not allowed to appoint anybody. This is purely Pelosi appointed.

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May 17, 2022

Cawthorn has a very bright future. He has some issues, but he wants to help him.

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May 17, 2022

Madison is wrong. If there's any thug in this world, it's Putin.

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May 12, 2022

My view on the committee has not changed. They`re not conducting a legitimate investigation. It seems as though they just want to go after their political opponents.

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May 12, 2022

Speaker Pelosi has taken the unprecedented step of denying the minority parties picks for the select committee on January 6. This represents something that has not happened in the house before for a select committee by the historian. It`s…

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May 11, 2022

I have spoken to the president. I asked him to talk to the nation to tell him to stop this.

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May 11, 2022

I have not seen this subpoena. I guess they sent it to you guys before they sent it to me. Look, my view on the committee has not changed. They`re not conducting a legitimate investigation. It seems as though they just want to go after…

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May 11, 2022

The panel is going after political opponents.

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May 11, 2022

But let me be very clear to all of you and I've been very clear to the President, he bears responsibilities for his words and actions, no ifs, ands or buts.

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May 11, 2022

My view on the committee has not changed. They`re not conducting legitimate investigation. It seems as though they just want to go after their political opponents. But the one thing that has changed in America, higher inflation, that we…

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