U.S. CONGRESSMAN BILL JOHNSON Proudly Representing Eastern and Southeastern Ohio

During a whirlwind tour through his constituency of Ohio’s District 6, Congressman Bill Johnson made a special stop at Canfield High School on Wednesday.

Johnson spoke to two senior level government classes during his visit, sharing some of his policies and viewpoints regarding local and national leadership.

Johnson began with a speech championing what he called American exceptionalism.

“Many of the technological advancements we have today are due in part to American inventions and innovations. As your congressman, my policy is to empower individuals to pursue their own goals by ensuring that bureaucracy and red tape will not hinder American progress,” he told the students.

The floor was open for students to ask questions and he shared his views on the upcoming presidential elections, the difficulties of bipartisanship, as well as redistricting, job creation and fracking operations in Ohio.

Johnson also stopped in for a visit with four special Canfield students. The congressman, an Air Force veteran himself, offered nominations for Canfield students who are hoping to attend service academies.

Student Anthony Ross has already accepted an invitation to attend West Point Military Academy, while his brother, Michael Ross, is choosing between West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Students Emily Conroy and Chris Blaney have their sights set on the United States Air Force Academy.

“It’s a noble profession. It really is a calling, not just a job,” the congressman said.

Conroy said she appreciated Johnson’s visit and his expertise.

“It was great to hear his viewpoints regarding the particular issues that affect our area, like fracking and jobs creation, but also the issues that will affect me and my future in the Air Force,” Conroy said.