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Ron Johnson: “And we all want a strong social safety net. We are a very compassionate society.”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
And we all want a strong social safety net. We are a very compassionate society.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the importance of a strong social safety net.

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