Mike Johnson actually said...

"I’ve made it very clear. I think the president has executive authority."

"This has been a very constructive process."

"I think that is in the interest of the American people. I think that is an 'America First' policy that will be effective, and so we have to give them the space to do it."

"I've made it very clear I think the president has executive authority. It's an appropriate level of authority to deal with the unfair trade practices."