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House GOP Vice Chairman Johnson: “Starting Day One We Will Work to Deliver an Economy that’s Strong, a Nation that’s Safe, a Future that’s Built on Freedom, and a Government that’s Accountable”

Washington, November 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2022 — House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released his closing statement to the American people before the November midterm elections:

“America is exceptional,” Johnson said. “But ever since the moment that President Biden and Congressional Democrats took control of Washington, what have the results been? Crisis after crisis after crisis—hurting every American.”

“Washington Democrats have proven over and over that they are either unable or unwilling to deal with these problems,” Johnson continued. “Come November, those days are over. House Republicans are making our ‘Commitment to America.’ We will lead a new direction and a better approach to get our nation back on track.”

Johnson concluded: “Starting Day One, we will work together to deliver an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable.”

 

View Congressman Johnson’s closing message video:

 

Read the Congressman’s full remarks below:

“America is exceptional.

“But ever since the moment that President Biden and Congressional Democrats took control of Washington, what have the results been?

“Crisis after crisis after crisis—hurting every American.

“I see this across Louisiana and all across my district—from Bienville to Beauregard Parish:

  • Prices for basic everyday goods are becoming increasingly unaffordable.
  • Our border is flooded with illegal migrants and deadly fentanyl.
  • Crime is out of control and ravaging our cities.
  • Our children are falling behind in reading, writing, and math.

“Washington Democrats have proven over and over that they are either unable or unwilling to deal with these problems.

“Come November, those days are over.

“House Republicans are making our ‘Commitment to America.’

“We will lead a new direction and a better approach to get our nation back on track.

“Starting Day One, we will work together to deliver an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable:

“To deliver an economy that’s strong we will:

  • Fight inflation and lower the cost of living
  • Make America energy independent and reduce gas prices
  • Strengthen our supply chain and end our dependence on China

“To deliver a nation that’s safe we will:

  • Secure the border and combat illegal immigration
  • Reduce crime and protect public safety
  • Defend America’s national security

“To deliver a future that’s built on freedom we will:

  • Make sure every student can succeed and give parents a voice
  • Achieve longer, healthier lives for Americans
  • Confront Big Tech and demand fairness

“To deliver a government that’s accountable we will:

  • Preserve our constitutional freedoms
  • Hold Washington accountable
  • Restore the people’s voice

“After two years of House Democrats creating new crises, making them worse every day and skipping out on their most basic governing responsibilities, we are committed to getting Washington back to work for you and your family.

“It’s clearly time for a new direction. And it cannot happen soon enough.”


Congressman Johnson is the Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference, a member of the House Judiciary and Armed Services Committees, and a former constitutional law litigator.

 

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