A temporary speaker has taken the gavel, Patrick Mchenry of North Carolina. Until mccarthys replacement is elected, legislative activity in the house is essentially halted. On wednesday, President Biden called for an end to the polarized atmosphere in congress. More than anything we need to change the poisonous atmosphere in washington. We have strong agreements but we need to stop seeing each other as enemies. We need to talk to one another, listen to one another and work with one another and we can do that. Ijoined the minority leaderjeffries in saying that our republican colleagues remain committed to working in a bipartisan fashion and we are prepared to do it as well for the good of the American People. Earlier my colleague Caitriona Perry spoke with catie edmondson, congressional reporter with the new york times. We have two names in the ring now. Ill be expecting any others . I now. Ill be expecting any others . ~ now. Ill be expecting any others . Now. Ill be expecting any othe
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