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Mike Johnson

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Mike Johnson is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Johnson has focused on various issues during his tenure, including fiscal responsibility and national security. He has been involved in legislative discussions surrounding war funding and government operations, emphasizing the need for appropriate timing and details in such matters.

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Sep 13, 2023

Barring declarations of war, impeachment is the most awesome power that Congress has. It shouldn't be a threat. It shouldn't be a political exercise. It is certainly not a pledge to be made on the campaign trail. This is the most serious…

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Sep 13, 2023

Isn't it true then that if California, which is one of the largest markets for vehicles, bans the sale of the combustion engine, then the car manufacturers, if they want to do business in California, are going to have to shift lots of…

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Jul 26, 2023

No parent has a Constitutional right to injure their children.

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank Mr. Van Orden for his service to this country and for his expertise on this, it is greatly appreciated. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Rose).

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Jul 26, 2023

we obviously recognize that parents have a natural and fundamental right to the upbringing of their children.

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Jul 26, 2023

This so-called 'gender-affirming care' is anything but affirming and caring, and the language matters.

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Jul 26, 2023

that is alarming, and it should be obviously unlawful.

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Jul 26, 2023

To the left, these aren't your children, see. They are the State's children, and the State should be making the parenting decisions.

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank Dr. Miller-Meeks for clarifying the record, for her expertise, and for 24 years in the U.S. Army as a nurse and a doctor. I really appreciate her good word on that. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Kiley)…

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank my friend for speaking about very important priorities for Louisiana, as well. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Iowa (Mrs. Miller- Meeks).

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Jul 26, 2023

Does it concern you as it does us that some pharmaceuticals are being used to chemically mutilate some children today that were never explicitly approved for that purpose by the FDA?

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Jul 26, 2023

we are conservatives. We are limited government conservatives, right?

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Jul 26, 2023

The last time I checked, it was still illegal under Federal law to use FDA approved pharmaceuticals for an underapproved, or off label use and yet we are seeing that very commonly in this field.

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Jul 26, 2023

We are just 2 days away from the August district work period, and on Friday our colleagues will return home to our 435 districts across this great country. I know on the Republican side everyone will be holding townhalls and roundtables…

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Jul 26, 2023

To my knowledge, there is currently no effort underway by the FDA to explicitly approve these pharmaceuticals for a child for these purposes.

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Jul 26, 2023

That is very well said. In seven seconds, I can't do any justice to any of you asking another question.

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Jul 26, 2023

What you have just heard there is a little sample of barbarism. This is the mutilation of children, and it should be prohibited by our law.

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Jul 26, 2023

So, I think that what this body could and should do is make sure that there is research, that there is science that are informing States so that their medical boards can make better decisions.

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Jul 26, 2023

You've led a distinguished career starting out with clerking for a Federal District Court Judge.

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank my friend. There is so much wisdom coming out of California that I will stay with the theme. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Obernolte), who is one of the most intelligent and thoughtful Members of the…

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank my friend, he made some great points. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin).

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank Mr. Babin. He is right. That woke agenda has had a corrosive effect on the culture. Today I was reading a new Gallup poll, only 18 percent of 18- to 34- year-olds are now extremely proud to be an American. It is just shocking. That…

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank the gentleman for his very important points. It is hard to be connected at all if we don't have broadband. It is related to health, education, and every aspect of our lives now. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California…

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Jul 26, 2023

I am happy to have had so many of our colleagues here tonight to share not only about these important appropriations bills but also to recount some of the many really important legislative victories and oversight responsibilities that we…

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Jul 26, 2023

I thank my friend. He never uses notes when he speaks. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins), who is a good Southern gentleman.

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