Rep. Ratcliffe Statement on Leader McCarthy's Exit from Speaker Race

Statement

U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding Leader Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) announcement that he is exiting the race for Speaker of the House of Representatives:

"Earlier today, Kevin McCarthy surprised many people when he stepped back and withdrew his candidacy for Speaker of the House. He said our conference needs a fresh face, and I wholeheartedly agree.

"At this critical juncture, we need bold, conservative leadership to deliver the results the American people need and deserve. Throughout the last month, I've publicly advocated for Congressman Trey Gowdy as the best person to take on this leadership mantle. I was planning on voting for Trey today, and I will continue to encourage him over the coming days and weeks.

"This turn of events presents an incredible opportunity. The American people are deeply dissatisfied with the status quo, and this is a chance to unite behind a Speaker that will forcefully fight back against the President's radical agenda. While the Democrats are still the party of Pelosi, Reid, and Clinton, we are the party with the bold ideas necessary to restore the promise of this great country."

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