Political Quotes

Mike Johnson: “But here we are trying to reduce the size of government, and you are expanding it.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
But here we are trying to reduce the size of government, and you are expanding it.
Said by
Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson expresses concern about government size increase amidst efforts to reduce it.

Share

More from Mike Johnson

Oct 14, 2026

Well, I was informed after it happened. Look, no one is above the law in our system. And apparently, this was a long series, a long investigation.

huffpost.com
Oct 12, 2026

If, heaven forbid, we lost the majority, I would expect my colleagues would call upon me to continue to lead the conference in divided government.

cbsnews.com
Oct 14, 2026

The timing of the government’s actions is unfortunate for her [Omar] or others

huffpost.com

Other voices in this conversation