House Republicans stand by their decision to oust George Santos even as it cost them a GOP seat: 'You have to have standards'

• Several GOP lawmakers who voted to expel George Santos told Politico they stand by their votes.
• "He was unfit to serve," New York Rep. Mike Lawler said of Santos.
• Last week, Democrat Tom Suozzi flipped Santos' former seat in a House special election.

After Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip in last week's special election for New York's 3rd congressional district, the razor-thin GOP margin in the House became even narrower.