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

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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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
Source
msnbc.com
Oct 5, 2025

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

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