Mike Johnson said "the Congress is a co-equal branch. I actually think it is the premiere branch because we are the ones that actually start the money." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 14, 2019

the Congress is a co-equal branch. I actually think it is the premiere branch because we are the ones that actually start the money.

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Mike Johnson asserts Congress's primary role and authority over financial matters.

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