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Ron Johnson: “But when it is held in the hands of the Federal Government, it is the same thing as if you had $20, spent it, and then…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
But when it is held in the hands of the Federal Government, it is the same thing as if you had $20, spent it, and then write yourself a pretty little note, put it in your pocket, and say, 'I have got 20 bucks.'
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Johnson compares government-held assets to worthless notes.

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