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James Comer: I believe that, if that's used, I believe that right now the overwhelming majority -- and when I say overwhelming…

On the recordJanuary 7, 2023
I believe that, if that's used, I believe that right now the overwhelming majority -- and when I say overwhelming majority, 218 plus Republicans realize that Kevin McCarthy needs a chance to govern, and we're going to give him a chance.
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James Comer
Republican · Kentucky

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James Comer discusses the support for Kevin McCarthy's leadership and the expectation that he will be allowed to govern effectively.

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