McCarthy Bids Farewell to Congress, Reflects on Brief, Tumultuous Tenure as House Speaker
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Kevin McCarthy, former House Speaker, gave a farewell speech to Congress, reflecting on his tumultuous time as Speaker.
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McCarthy urged colleagues to "do what's right" even if it means losing their jobs. He said he would make the same choices again that led to his ouster.
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McCarthy is resigning at the end of the year, after serving as Speaker for just a few weeks before being removed in October.
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McCarthy oversaw House Republican gains, but was undermined by a small group of GOP rebels refusing to support him as Speaker.
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McCarthy didn't specify post-Congress plans but teased he will continue serving and could join a Republican administration.