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Ron Johnson: “This is my first hearing as a member of the Finance Committee. I gave up a position and all my seniority on the Senate…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2023
This is my first hearing as a member of the Finance Committee. I gave up a position and all my seniority on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and on the Commerce Committee to be here for this issue.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the importance of tax revenue issues over his previous committee roles.

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