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Mike Johnson: “The debt limit helps hold Washington accountable to hardworking taxpayers, who ultimately foot the bill for Washington's…”

On the recordJanuary 21, 2013
The debt limit helps hold Washington accountable to hardworking taxpayers, who ultimately foot the bill for Washington's spending habits.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Johnson emphasizes the importance of the debt limit for taxpayer accountability.

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