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On the recordJanuary 3, 2023
I don't think there's any question in my mind that Mr. McCarthy wants to be in a position of strength, and until the bitter end, until he had replied back and knew the answer of what was being asked for him and he would not want to move aside.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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Sessions reflects on McCarthy's desire to maintain his leadership position amidst negotiations.

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