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Kevin McCarthy
9 quotes
“There are two different types of leader. A person can either be like a thermometer or a thermostat. A thermometer will tell you what the temperature is. A thermostat will not only tell you what the temperature is, but it'll move you to the temperature you need to get to.”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: What I've Learned: Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R, Calif.) (By Cal Fussman PUBLISHED: OCT 12, 2010)
“I had it with this guy. What he did is unacceptable. Nobody can defend that, and nobody should defend it.”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On President Donald Trump, in phone call to House Republicans {10 January 2021), as quoted in "Kevin McCarthy said in taped call that Trump's behavior was 'unacceptable' and 'nobody should defend it' after the Capitol r…
“Let me be very clear to you and I have been very clear to the President. He bears responsibility for his words and actions. No if, ands or buts … I asked him personally today, does he hold responsibility for what happened? Does he feel bad about what happened? He told me he does have some responsibility for what happened. And he needs to acknowledge that.”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statement to House Republicans (11 January 2021), as quoted in "New audio reveals McCarthy said Trump admitted bearing some responsibility for Capitol attack" by Melanie Zanona, CNN (22 April 2022)
“We cannot just sweep this under the rug. We need to know why it happened, who did it, and people need to be held accountable for it. And I'm committed to make sure that happens.”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Audio recording (11 January 2021), quoted in "Leaked audio shows Kevin McCarthy demanding inquiry into Jan. 6 riot, a position he later completely reversed", Business Insider (9 June 2022)
“House Republicans are committed to upholding the sanctity of life, and we will continue to fight to be a voice for the truly voiceless. There is nothing more special, extraordinary, and worth fighting for than the miracle of life”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Collins, Manchin and other lawmakers react to the Supreme Court draft opinion", Politico (3 May 2022)
“When you wake up tomorrow, we will be in the majority and Nancy Pelosi will be in the minority”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: CONGRESS McCarthy’s victory party fizzles ("By OLIVIA BEAVERS and HAILEY FUCHS 11/09/2022 04:28 AM EST Updated: 11/09/2022 08:39 AM EST")
“I've earned this Goddamn job!”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in 'Trump Lit The Fire That's Burning Down McCarthy's House' Bloomberg (3 January 2022)
“That was easy huh?”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The President bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action by President Trump, accept his share of responsibility, quell the brewing unrest and ensure President elect Biden is able to successfully begin his term. The President’s immediate action also deserves congressional action, which is why I think a fact finding commission and a censure resolution would be prudent. Unfortunately, that is not where we are today. Truly, this past week was one of the most difficult for Congress and our nation. Of all the days here, last Wednesday was the worst day I’ve ever seen in Congress. Our country is deeply hurt. So where do we go from here? After all the violence and chaos of the last week, it is important to remember that we’re still here to deliver a better future for all Americans. It does not matter if you are liberal, moderate, or conservative. All of us must resist the temptation of further polarization. Instead, we must unite once again as Americans. I understand for some this call for unity may ring hollow, but times like these are when we must remember who we are as Americans and what we as a nation stand for. And as history shows, unity is not an option. It’s a necessity. It is as necessary today as it was at the start of our country.”
Kevin McCarthy (born 1965) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statement in House Debates of 2nd Trump Impeachment (13 January 2021); also quoted in "Kevin McCarthy is desperately trying to memory hole January 6" (14 January 2022)