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On the recordOctober 1, 2023
I have enough Republicans where, at this point next week, one of two things will happen. Kevin McCarthy won't be the speaker of the House, or he'll be the speaker of the House working at the pleasure of the Democrats. And I'm at peace with either result, because the American people deserve to know who governs them.
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Matt Gaetz
Republican · Florida

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Gaetz discusses his plan to oust McCarthy and the implications of relying on Democrats.

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