"Last night was a setback, but democracy is messy," Johnson told reporters on Capitol Hill, seeking to soften the losses. MORE: In stunning defeat, House Republicans fail to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border"What would you say to Americans concerned that Congress isn't able to do basic functions?" Story continuesSpeaking on the Israel aid bill, Johnson laid blame on Democrats for opposing the measure. "And it's a very shameful thing at a time when our ally Israel needs the help desperately." Johnson speaks after 2 stinging defeats for Republicans: 'Democracy is messy' originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News February 07, 2024 17:07 UTC