Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 16, 2021
I can't imagine a more divisive, polarizing, or unjust measure that one that would by government force require people who never owned slaves to pay reparations to those who never were slaves based not on anything they had done, but because of what race they were born.
Said by
Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Mike Johnson criticizes reparations as unjust and divisive.

Share & report

More from Mike Johnson

Nov 13, 2025

Look, I really like this lady.

cbsnews.com
Nov 18, 2025

[Trump’s] statements speak for themselves

abcnews.go.com

Other voices in this conversation