Mike Johnson: “What I’m saying is we have to keep the lights on in the building so…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2025

What I’m saying is we have to keep the lights on in the building so that we can have those discussions and debates.

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Oct 5, 2025

Johnson discusses the need for ongoing negotiations during the government shutdown.

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