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Ron Johnson: “It is not about demanding a ransom. It is about trying to instill, if we are going to increase the debt burden on our…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
It is not about demanding a ransom. It is about trying to instill, if we are going to increase the debt burden on our children and grandchildren, I think most Americans would expect us to at least enact some reforms to the long-term entitlement programs.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Johnson clarifies his stance on debt ceiling negotiations.

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