Biden congratulates Kevin McCarthy on winning House speakership

Shebnem Ayyubova
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US President Joseph Biden has congratulated Kevin McCarthy on his election as Speaker of the House.

Report informs, citing the press service of the White House, that Biden said the American people expect their leaders to govern in a way that puts their needs above all else.

He said he is prepared to work with Republicans.

The US House could elect the new speaker only after 15th vote.

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