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Mike Johnson: “Chuck Schumer was first elected to the House in 1981.”

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Livestream: Speaker Johnson Shutdown Press Conference Day 7

Published October 7, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:56

Okay? I'm going to start with Leader Schumer's record because he is leading the opposition and he is the one telling the Democrats to keep the government shut down. Chuck Schumer was first elected to the House in 1981. Just for reference, I was nine years old. I was in the third grade when Chuck Schumer came here to Congress. (04:56–05:00)

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