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William H. Johnson: “I don't expect government to spend money to employ people. I don't think that is government's job, simply to spend money…”

On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
I don't expect government to spend money to employ people. I don't think that is government's job, simply to spend money to employ people.
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William H. Johnson
California

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Wayne Johnson emphasizes that government should not just spend to create jobs.

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