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Ron Johnson: “I think the fundamental issue here is the fact that there is a trade-off between safety and economic activity.”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
I think the fundamental issue here is the fact that there is a trade-off between safety and economic activity.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Johnson emphasizes the balance between safety regulations and economic growth.

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