WASHINGTON, D.C. - After losing the election by three points, Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) gave his farewell remarks on the House floor. He told our Washington Correspondent if given the chance, he would love to serve again.  

The Congressman served one term before getting ousted by Democratic challenger Josh Riley in the November elections. Molinaro said he will be working for his constituents until the last minute. 

“I've had 30 years of public service where I've led coalitions of people, driving down taxes, economic revitalization, services for mental health, helping those with disabilities,” said Rep. Molinaro. “This is one more of two years of those 30.” 

The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University named Molinaro in the top five first-year House members who had some of the highest scores on their bipartisan index. As for the next congress, he said Congress needs a shakeup.  

“It needs to come back to reality for what ordinary Americans face everyday,” said Rep. Molinaro. “So I hope this congress focuses on driving down costs, securing the border, making things easier for people, but also extends some degree of compassion for Americans who work too hard and receive very little in return.” 

As for his next steps:  

“First is to get back home with my family and get back in the district to help folks in these last couple of weeks but I'm thankfully blessed with some opportunities as they become real you’ll know about them,” said Rep. Molinaro. “But I truly believe I'm meant to be in public service. Its who I am and what I believe and if there's a time that makes sense where me and the voters agree, maybe I'll get another chance to serve again.”