Bill Johnson actually said...

"The President and his political advisors know that if they go forward with this rule, they will destroy tens of thousands of jobs in States that are critical for him to be re-elected."

"The American taxpayers deserve better, and I hope that today, though I am not optimistic based on what I have seen thus far, would begin to shed some light for the American people on this job-killing ..."

"Since I was elected to Congress in 2010, I have been looking closely at the reason why one class of workers, the union retirees, were given preferential treatment over the non-union salaried retirees."

"I am proud to co-sponsor this bill. I urge my colleagues to consider adding their support."