On the recordJuly 10, 2026
Last week, at an event in Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson reminded the audience of one of John Quincy Adams’ favorite lines: 'Duty is ours; results are God’s.'
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Referencing a quote by John Quincy Adams.
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