Mike Johnson affirms US as ‘beacon of liberty’ during first international speech

Newly appointed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson described the United States as a “beacon of liberty” after the weeks-long conflict over who shall lead the House of Representatives.

Johnson offered his first international remarks virtually to an audience at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship’s inaugural conference in London on Saturday. There, he expressed his eagerness to serve as Speaker and argued that Congress and the United States “has re-emerged now as a beacon of liberty for the world” after the debates over the speakership.

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Johnson praised ARC for its role in “pushing back on the failed visions that currently plague the West,” including questions of how to govern, how to restore faith in institutions, how to strengthen the family, and how to improve human flourishing across the globe.

The House Speaker noted the “crisis of identity” in the United States with regard to the political divide between parties on moral matters as well as growing tensions around the world involving Hamas, Taiwan, and Ukraine. He then urged attendees to “challenge our existing paradigms and chart a new path forward.”

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ARC describes itself as “an international community with a vision for a better world where every citizen can prosper, contribute and flourish.” The organization was founded by Daily Wire host and psychologist Jordan Peterson and presents itself as a conservative alternative to the World Economic Forum. Members include Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks, and entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.