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On the recordApril 13, 2011
If we are really going to get control over this government, if we are going to actually move our economy forward and start creating jobs, we have to stop feeding the beast.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the need to reduce government spending to foster economic growth and job creation.

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