'Let’s get this f----- thing done!': Republicans used 'Rocky,' Gen. Patton to pump themselves up for the healthcare vote

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May 4, 2017 5:56 PM

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy read quotes from George Patton in front of an image of the famed Word War II hero to get members ready for the AHCA vote

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Republicans got ready for the healthcare vote with the help of "Rocky" and Gen. George S. Patton.

The Hill's Scott Wong, Peter Sullivan, and Jessie Hellmann reported that Republicans held a meeting Thursday morning to prepare for the vote on the American Health Care Act.

House GOP leadership played the "Rocky" theme song for the Republican conference, and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy read quotes from Patton in front of an image of the famed World War II hero, according to the report.

McCarthy, speaking to CNN, confirmed that he did use some quotes from Patton in a meeting with members.

The Hill, citing sources in the room, also said that Rep. Martha McSally implored members to vote "yes" for the bill.

Check out the original report at The Hill »

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