Political Quotes

Ron Johnson: “I think we have to factor in the human toll, the cost, the economic devastation of these shutdowns, and really ask…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
I think we have to factor in the human toll, the cost, the economic devastation of these shutdowns, and really ask ourselves what was worse.
Said by
Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Senator Johnson emphasizes the need to consider economic impacts of shutdowns during the pandemic.

Share

More from Ron Johnson

Aug 11, 2026

This is going to take time, but when my staff saw this, I mean, to me, this immediately impacts public safety, immediately impacts informed consent.

foxnews.com
Aug 14, 2026

That’s a 200,000-vote differential. That’s what ought to concern Tom Tiffany, and of course he’s not gonna run against Francesca Hong; he’s probably going to have a more formidable opponent.

huffpost.com
Aug 12, 2026

So, you know, Bobby Kennedy has people in those agencies sabotaging his efforts at radical transparency.

foxnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

I mean, fortunately, now we have Bobby Kennedy, I think gaining a little bit more control over the agency.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation