Say this will be my last term as republican leader of the senate. Im not going anywhere any time soon. However, ill complete my job, my colleagues have given me until we select a new leader in november and they take the helm next january. John as youve been following, Breaking News in the past 30 minutes. Mitch mcconnell stepping down from his Leadership Post this november and with that, welcome to our wednesday edition of the program. Im john roberts in washington. Sandra, big news in just the last little while. Sandra another Breaking News afternoon. Sandra smith in new york. Eightterm senator announcing during remarks on the senate floor moments ago he will continue to serve on capitol hill but hes giving up his Leadership Position within the Republican Party that he has held since 2007. John chad pergram is live on capitol hill with more. Chad, you were saying just in the last hour that he is the longest serving republican leader ever. Longest serving eithe majority or Minority Lea
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