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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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Feb 25, 2019

It is just not a feasible timetable.

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Feb 25, 2019

I have found it a bit absurd since I got to Congress to look into all this...

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Feb 25, 2019

We see an increased use of children by human and drug traffickers because of our policies.

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Feb 25, 2019

That is permanent separation, and that is in part due to policies that fail to control our border.

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Feb 7, 2019

We could have had substantive hearings, but no, we are going to have a show, a dog-and-pony show.

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Feb 7, 2019

This is not a confirmation hearing. This is a Department of Justice oversight hearing, supposedly.

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Feb 7, 2019

We want to damage the President. We want to talk about your private conversations.

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Feb 7, 2019

If my friends on the other side of the aisle of this committee wanted to do a confirmation hearing, they just ought to said it up front, and if they want to do a confirmation hearing as Senators, run for Senate.

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Feb 7, 2019

And that is why I am focused on ending sanctuary cities.

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Feb 7, 2019

I really hoped that my friends across the aisle would have used this opportunity for more bipartisanship and less showmanship, but clearly I was wrong.

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Feb 5, 2019

It is something that the law could not take away.

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Feb 5, 2019

The best way for anyone who is in danger to be able to protect themselves is through some means of protecting themselves, having a weapon.

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Feb 5, 2019

We just think that this particular bill is not an effective step to achieving that desired end.

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Feb 5, 2019

Do you believe Heller provides us with enough protection against ill-conceived legislation that may be well intended, but that may run afoul in that Second amendment right.

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Feb 5, 2019

It is fundamental, and it is foundational.

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Feb 5, 2019

It has not resulted in more gun violence.

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Feb 5, 2019

Do you believe that when States allow trusted, law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional rights through 'shall issue' provisions and others like it that gun violence can, indeed, be prevented?

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Jan 29, 2019

I thank my friend from the great State of North Carolina for inviting me to speak on this topic. I stand before you in disbelief and in sorrow tonight. It has been mentioned that the State of the Union Address was originally scheduled to…

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Jan 28, 2019

H.R. 1 takes power away from the voters. It is my opinion that this is the opposite of a 'bill for the people.'

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Jan 17, 2019

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on Roll Call No. 43, MTR for H.J. Res. 28. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the joint resolution. =========================== NOTE…

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Jan 10, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman from Missouri. Mr. Speaker, the gentlewoman has given us this opportunity tonight to speak on the growing crisis at our southern border. It is a critical issue that our friends on the other side of the aisle are…

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Nov 28, 2018

I thank my colleague, Congressman Lamborn, for organizing this Special Order, recognizing the 77th annual National Bible Week in America. As we know and has been said today, this is a declaration that was first made by President Franklin…

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Sep 26, 2018

So this is something that I appreciate being an original co-sponsor of the CASE Act, and I think it is very important for small creators to have this level playing field.

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Sep 26, 2018

It is my great pleasure to introduce my pastor and friend, Dr. Brad Jurkovich, as our guest chaplain. He has led us in prayer this morning, and we are so grateful to have him. Pastor Brad is the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of…

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