I've done what I came to do," he told Vittert on "America's News HQ." "People need to realize ... this is public service, not public life," the second-term congressman told Vittert. Rooney told Vittert that he was "really tired" of the intense partisanship in Washington but wasn't tired of having to answer for President Trump's conduct. Rooney clarified, however, that his retirement won't change the way he proceeds with impeachment, arguing that politicians should do the right thing at all times. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWhen Vittert asked Rooney whether other Republicans felt the same as him, Rooney indicated some did but he mostly felt like an "island."

Source: Fox News October 19, 2019 17:26 UTC