House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become the next House speaker.

“I was very clear we have to have everybody put their agendas on the side and focus on what this country needs this country is counting on us,” the Louisiana Republican told reporters Thursday after a meeting with the GOP conference.

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“But there’s some folks that really need to look in the mirror over the next couple of days and decide are we going to get it back on track, or they’re going to try to pursue their own agenda,” he added.

Scalise said that he intends to keep his post as majority leader of the House.

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become the next House speaker.{ai:summary}<p>Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become the next House speaker, urging everyone to prioritize the country's needs. He wants those with personal agendas to reflect and decide if they want to get things back on track. Scalise will remain as majority leader. #politics</p>

Majority Leader Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race after meeting GOP conference

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