Mike Johnson: “I don't know if we can ever figure out how to solve the shortfall, but…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015

I don't know if we can ever figure out how to solve the shortfall, but you all are here to help.

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Mike Johnson: “I don't know if we can ever figure out how to solve the shortfall, but you all are here to help.”