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On the recordMay 14, 2019
the Congress is a co-equal branch. I actually think it is the premiere branch because we are the ones that actually start the money.
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Henry Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Mike Johnson asserts Congress's primary role and authority over financial matters.

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