Mike Johnson: “Republicans and I have been committed since I became speaker…”

“Where are we on keeping government funding and keeping government going? The Democrats are really fighting you. Yeah, they're fighting for no reason. Let me just tell you quickly where we are. Republicans and I have been committed since I became speaker to restoring regular order in the appropriations process. Why? Because that is how we ensure good stewardship of taxpayer funds. So we, it's like pushing a Boulder uphill, Aaron. But we've been able to do that.” (03:22–03:30)

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