“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordFebruary 8, 2023
They say they are doing this for us, that they are doing this for our own good, to protect the people. In reality, the truth is, they think that we are too stupid to think for ourselves.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Accusation that authorities underestimate citizens' ability to discern truth.

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