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On the recordJune 11, 2024
We did our job on the contempt and I think it sends an important message. We're defending Article One and our authority for oversight and we have to do that.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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Mike Johnson discusses the importance of the House's actions regarding contempt and oversight.

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