BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The man who is third in line to the presidency visited Binghamton today to raise money for Congressman Marc Molinaro and meet with members of regional law enforcement.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson of Louisiana met with local police to thank them for their efforts and pledge his support.

Numerous local police chiefs, including sheriffs from as far away as Columbia County, participated in the meet and greet hosted by Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar.

Johnson says it’s a difficult time to be in law enforcement.