{"id":2126050,"date":"2023-12-15T12:51:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-gives-farewell-speech-in-d-c-during-his-last-day-as-a-congressman\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T12:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:53:41","slug":"mccarthy-gives-farewell-speech-in-d-c-during-his-last-day-as-a-congressman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-gives-farewell-speech-in-d-c-during-his-last-day-as-a-congressman\/","title":{"rendered":"McCarthy&#8217;s Farewell Speech in D.C. on Last Day as Congressman"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmccarthy-gives-farewell-speech-in-d-c-during-his-last-day-as-a-congressman%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126050&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>McCarthy Gives Farewell Speech in D.C. During His Last Day as \u2062a Congressman<\/h2>\n<p>Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California reflected on his\u2064 career in the House of Representatives on Thursday as he cast his final vote before retiring \u200bfrom Congress just before his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-h-representatives-hold-drive-in-legislative-session\/\" title=\"N.H. Representatives hold drive-in legislative session\">fellow lawmakers<\/a> \u200btook a three-week break\u2064 for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-rep-roasts-mccarthy-sucker-punching-compares-childhood-bully\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The former speaker<\/a> looked back on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-one-seemed-personal-joe-manchin-says-he-would-have-voted-with-mccarthy-in-historic-ouster\/\" title=\"Manchin: McCarthy's Ouster Felt Personal\">historic ouster<\/a> as well as the rest of\u200d his career as he \u200bmade right on his\u200b pledge to quit before his term expires in January \u20622025.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy, 58, addressed\u200b a mostly empty chamber when he said he had\u2063 no regrets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo America: <strong>I loved \u200cevery single day<\/strong>,\u201d McCarthy said of his 17-year tenure in\u200d Washington.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his disagreements with \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrats-double-hopes-55-year-old-ruling-will-remove-trump-ballot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democrats<\/a> throughout\u200c the year, McCarthy thanked members of the party \u200cfor their \u201cwork\u201d on behalf of the country.<\/p>\n<p>He then offered the handful of his colleagues in attendance \u2062advice\u200b on\u200c their careers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cDo not be fearful if you believe your philosophy brings people more freedom \u2026 that you could lose your job over it \u2026 Do it anyways. I would do \u200bit\u2063 all again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200b Former House \u200dSpeaker Kevin McCarthy \u2063(R-CA) gives a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-president-trumps-farewell-speech-to-the-nation\/\" title=\"WATCH: President Trump\u2019s Farewell Speech to the Nation\">farewell speech<\/a> ahead of his resignation at the end of the year <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M34FNgPWXD\">pic.twitter.com\/M34FNgPWXD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The\u2062 Recount (@therecount) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/therecount\/status\/1735350653206069544?\">December 14, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOne thing I think we\u200c must\u2062 quite understand, and if there\u2019s advice I can give, do not be fearful \u200dif\u2063 you believe your philosophy brings people more freedom,\u201d McCarthy said. \u201cDo not \u200bbe fearful that\u2064 you could lose your job over it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy, \u200bwho held the speaker\u2019s\u2062 gavel for only nine months, then addressed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-rages-says-mccarthy-cut-deceitful-side-deal-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the September deal<\/a> he made with Democrats to fund the government, a stance\u2064 that led\u200b to his removal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI knew the day we decided to make sure to choose to\u2064 pay our troops while war was breaking out, instead \u200bof\u2064 shutting down, was the right decision.\u200d I also knew a few would make a motion. Somehow they disagreed\u2064 with that decision,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy said the decisions\u2062 he made as\u2064 the \u200dleader\u200b of the \u2063House \u2013 which culminated in him being the first speaker ever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-goes-off-speaking-media-kevin-mccarthy-ousting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ousted<\/a> from the \u2063position \u2013 were the right thing to\u2063 do. He said he would not have changed anything given the\u200d benefit of hindsight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would do it all again,\u201d McCarthy said.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/4360928-mccarthy-farewell-speech-ouster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hill<\/a>, he\u200c concluded his\u2064 full remarks by telling other representatives \u200dto vote by conscience and not with ambition in mind.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe should never allow this \u2063body\u2062 to stop for doing what is right,\u201d McCarthy concluded. \u201cSo \u2063if\u2063 you come across that question of whether you should do what\u2019s right out\u200c of fear of losing your job, do it anyways \u2019cause it\u2019s the right thing to do and this is what the nation requires. I think\u2063 putting people before politics\u2064 is always the right answer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy was \u2063embraced \u2064by two of his closest GOP\u200b allies \u200b\u2013 Reps. \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/temporary-speaker-mchenry-lays-schedule-events-speaker-vote-fallout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patrick\u200c McHenry<\/a> of North Carolina and French\u2062 Hill of Arkansas \u2013\u2062 after he finished \u2062his \u200bremarks.<\/p>\n<p>McHenry says he will not run for re-election when his term expires in January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kevin-mccarthy-will-resign-congress-serve-america-new-ways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> he would vacate his seat last week in an op-ed he wrote for The Wall Street Journal.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mccarthy-gives-farewell-speech-d-c-last-day-congressman\/\">McCarthy Gives Farewell Speech in D.C. During \u2062His Last Day \u2064as a Congressman<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<br \/>\n rnrn<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did McCarthy&#8217;s call for unity and putting aside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-israel-group-opposes-biden-nominee-for-top-defense-post\/\" title=\"Pro-Israel Group Opposes Biden Nominee for Top Defense Post\">partisan differences<\/a> contribute to the betterment of \u2064the nation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  H included overseeing\u2062 the passing \u2063of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and his support for former President\u2064 Trump during the first impeachment\u200b proceedings \u2013 were all made in the best interest of the \u2062American people.<\/p>\n<p>As McCarthy bid farewell \u200bto his colleagues, he also took a moment to reflect on the challenges and \u2063adversities\u2062 he\u2064 faced throughout his career. \u200cHe recounted his upbringing,\u2063 where he revealed that\u200d he was often bullied as a child. McCarthy drew a parallel between his childhood experiences and the political landscape, stating, &#8220;As a kid who\u2064 was bullied, this place [Congress] was no different. But\u2062 just as I \u2062did when I was a \u200bkid, I stood up \u200bto the bullies and fought for\u200d what I\u2064 believed in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During his \u200bspeech, McCarthy highlighted the\u200c importance \u2063of unity and\u200c the need\u200c for \u2064policymakers to put aside partisan differences for the betterment of\u2064 the nation. He \u200backnowledged the\u200d accomplishments achieved through \u200dbipartisan \u200befforts and urged his colleagues to continue to work together.<\/p>\n<p>As he concluded his speech, McCarthy expressed gratitude for\u200d the opportunity to serve the American people and\u200b represent the \u2063state of \u2062California. He thanked his staff, supporters, and fellow lawmakers for\u200d their dedication and collaboration. In a heartfelt \u200cmoment, \u2062McCarthy\u2064 bid farewell to his family, acknowledging \u200btheir unwavering support throughout his career.<\/p>\n<p>While McCarthy&#8217;s tenure in Congress may have come \u2063to an end, he assured his fellow \u2062lawmakers\u200c that he would\u2063 continue \u2062to\u2063 fight for\u2063 the principles and values he\u2064 held dear. He \u200cencouraged them to persevere and remain committed to making a positive\u200b impact on the lives of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>In his \u2062final moments as \u2064a \u200bcongressman, \u200cMcCarthy exemplified the importance \u2062of dedication, resilience, \u200band\u200c integrity.\u2064 His farewell\u200b speech served\u2064 as a reminder \u200dof the significant role public servants play in shaping the nation&#8217;s \u200dfuture. As McCarthy \u2064embarks on a new chapter in his life,\u2062 his words will resonate in \u2063the \u200dhalls of Congress and serve as a guide for future generations of leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy bid farewell to his career in the House of Representatives, casting his final vote before retiring from Congress. 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