The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that aired Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, on “Face the Nation.”
MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning and welcome to Face the Nation. We have a lot to get to this morning, including the latest on the evolving situation in Memphis. But we begin with the new Speaker of the House, California Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy, who is second in the presidential line of succession. Mr. Speaker, good morning to you.
HOUSE SPEAKER KEVIN MCCARTHY: Good morning. Thanks for having me back in the studio.
MARGARET BRENNAN: It must be sobering to hear that reminder.
SPEAKER MCCARTHY: Well, it took me a little while to get there, but it…
