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Mike Johnson: “John Adams said facts are stubborn things, and those are some tough facts. They cannot refute it because everyone can…”

On the recordApril 6, 2022
John Adams said facts are stubborn things, and those are some tough facts. They cannot refute it because everyone can see for themselves. By the way, Dr. Babin, I just pulled up the U.S. debt clock, this thing that everybody can see on their smartphone. Currently, right now, as we stand here, the national debt is $30,367,412,900. You can't count it or follow it with the naked eye. Unbelievable. And he is proposing more. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Clyde).
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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Apr 6, 2022

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