Rep. Elise Stefanik, whose name was withdrawn last week from consideration to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said Sunday it was important for her to remain in Congress to ensure the passage of a one-bill reconciliation measure sought by President Donald Trump. 

“Congress must pass this reconciliation package to cut taxes, unleash American energy independence, and secure the border,” the New York Republican told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo. “That was what the president and Republicans ran on, and we need to deliver.”

Republicans hold a “historically slim House majority,” she added. 

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