Washington, D.C. – Senator Johnson made the following comments on being appointed to work on the bipartisan budget conference committee.

“I ran for office to do everything I can to help prevent the bankrupting of America. I appreciate being named to the budget conference committee, enabling me to continue my work defining and finding solutions for the enormous fiscal challenges we face.  My previous discussions with the White House on the debt and deficit, I hope, have helped lay some groundwork for a successful conference agreement.”