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On the recordNovember 1, 2023
At the Constitutional Convention in my home State in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin called upon his fellow delegates to begin each day in prayer. He said: I know that my redeemer lives. And if a sparrow cannot fall without His notice, surely a nation cannot rise without His aid. Since coming to Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson has embodied Benjamin Franklin's words, turning to prayer and to faith in God as he serves in the U.S. Congress. Since first being elected, Speaker Johnson has been a tireless champion for conservative values, fighting for life, protecting our Constitution, and standing for the rule of law. Now, as we move forward, it is clear that Speaker Johnson is the right choice to lead the House of Representatives at this critical time. In the days before he was elected as Speaker, I had the opportunity to talk with Speaker Johnson about the challenges that we face in Pennsylvania. We discussed the fentanyl poisonings that have become the leading cause of death for young Americans. We discussed how energy prices are soaring and how families are worried about how they are going to be able to afford gas and food for their families. We discussed how so many Pennsylvanians are feeling the effects of President Biden's failed leadership. As we confront these issues, Speaker Johnson is ready to lead.…
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