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Mike Johnson: “In a situation like this, where the Senate Democrats have decided to turn the keys to the kingdom over to the White…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2025
In a situation like this, where the Senate Democrats have decided to turn the keys to the kingdom over to the White House, they have to make tough decisions.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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usatoday.com
Oct 5, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Response to Democrats' role in the government shutdown.

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