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Mike Johnson: “If my friends on the other side of the aisle of this committee wanted to do a confirmation hearing, they just ought to…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2019
If my friends on the other side of the aisle of this committee wanted to do a confirmation hearing, they just ought to said it up front, and if they want to do a confirmation hearing as Senators, run for Senate.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the opposition for not being upfront about their intentions regarding the hearing.

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