My father always told me: Its not how you start.
Its how you finish.
We have got to finish strong for the American people.
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But he signaled that Republicans would conduct an extensive series of inquiries and investigations.
He promised probes of the origins of Covid and the weaponization of the FBI.
By contrast to previous votes, none of the other GOP members voted for alternative candidates.
As the roll call ended, colleagues hugged McCarthy.
As the clerk announced that McCarthy had won the vote, members erupted again in cheers.
Some of the holdouts, like Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert, very gently clapped.
That included making a number of concessions.
After a bit, voices were raised between the two.
Democrats got up from their seats to watch the scene unfold.
Jeffriesreportedlysaid, Just another day at the park.
The vote will be close.
The word is circling around.
The intent is still strong.
Kevin McCarthy is still standing, one Democratic lawmaker said before entering the chamber.
The concessions appear to be giving more power to the Freedom Caucus.
