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Mike Johnson: “It's been the honor of my life to serve as the 56th speaker of the House — not a position we ever aspired to or expected…”

On the recordNovember 5, 2026
It's been the honor of my life to serve as the 56th speaker of the House — not a position we ever aspired to or expected to have.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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Johnson reflects on his tenure as Speaker.

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