Mike Johnson

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Oklahoma (Mrs. Bice).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the subject of my Special Order.

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, during what should be a period of sustained economic recovery, job growth has stalled, consumer prices are skyrocketing, and many shelves are empty thanks to supply chain chokepoints. Nevertheless, House Democrats are forging ahead to pass their 2,100- page reckless tax and spending spree before they even know how it impacts the budget and before the American people can understand even what is in it, which is certain to drive up consumer prices even further and make job growth that much harder. Make no mistake, this bill is a clunker. If you can stomach the price tag and look underneath the hood, you will see tax breaks for the rich; you will see incentives to stay home instead of going back to work; massive taxpayer subsidies for inefficient green energy sources; and fewer cures for rare diseases. The bill eliminates jobs. It reduces paychecks. It increases government dependency. It crushes small businesses. It repeals longstanding protections against taxpayer funding of abortions. And it taxes American companies at a higher rate than Communist China. Yes, that is all in the bill. During our time this afternoon, in addition to the House Democrats' disastrous left-wing agenda, my colleagues and I will be discussing the many self-inflicted crises of the Biden administration. Whether it is the most expensive Thanksgiving in history, inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, or our overwhelmed southern border, one thing is for certain, the answer to the countless Democrat-caused crises is not more Democrat-authored policies. I thank my colleagues for being here today, and I yield to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Johnson).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. C. Scott Franklin).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank my friend for that reminder that socialism never worked and never has. It is a fool's errand. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Rose).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Van Drew).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I appreciate the comments of the gentleman. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Pfluger).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman's adequate comments. And I will tell the gentleman that they are going to have to amend and print new stickers for the gas pumps because if our Democrat colleagues vote for this monstrosity, they are going to have to make a new sticker that says, ``I and the House Democrats did that.'' That is what is going down. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Hice).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank my friend. Midland over Moscow, we ought to print T-shirts with that one. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Burchett), where they are deeply concerned about this as well.

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, that voice from Georgia is so strong. I think we are going to stick with that theme. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Clyde).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Moore).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Carter for that optimistic close. As Ronald Reagan said, we are the ``last best hope of man on Earth.'' We better hold it. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Miller).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank my friend for prosecuting the case. That was his background. Madam Speaker, may I inquire how much time is remaining in the hour.

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, it will damage all of our States. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Kustoff).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. The gentlewoman has said it very well. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Grothman).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. I thank my friend for his common sense. We will continue with that theme. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Baird).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Any time a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient speaks, we ought to listen. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Cline.)

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. We are going to feel the pain. My friend is exactly right. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, that was so well said, and the American people are going to speak again next fall; we know that for certain. Madam Speaker, I am happy to yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Clyde).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa).

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, how much time is remaining?

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I thank my friends for participating tonight, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana

Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer much- deserved recognition to the group of faithful fathers known as Dads on Duty, who have stepped up to serve as role models for the students at Southwood High School in my hometown of Shreveport. Since the dads came to school, instances of disruptive behavior have plummeted, and spirits have been raised to new heights. These Dads on Duty walk the halls every day and talk to students about personal responsibility, self-discipline, and strong work ethic. They are there to encourage the kids and set an example in their words and in their actions. It is irrefutable the role that fathers play in the life of a child. And now since these dads have made it a point of engaging directly with the kids at Southwood, school fights haven't been a problem, grades and attitudes have risen, and the whole Nation's attention has been drawn to this inspirational endeavor. They have made an incredible difference in the lives of everyone involved. So we want to say thank you to the Dads on Duty for their incredible work and extraordinary example. May it be duplicated nationwide.