WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Speaker Kevin McCarthy:
“Long before he became the 55th Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy was already living the American Dream. He was already a small business owner, the grandson of immigrants, and a proud son of Bakersfield, California. And his patriotic ideals and fighting spirit had already made him a natural leader among his colleagues in Congress.
“I am grateful for the boundless optimism that Speaker McCarthy brought to our shared work on behalf of our party and the American people. Each of these qualities proved invaluable as we took on the most pressing challenges facing our nation with a united front.
“After 17 years of service, Speaker McCarthy can depart Congress with pride in what he and his conference have achieved for the nation. I am confident that his next chapter will be every bit as impressive as the last one.”
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