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Ron Johnson

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Ron Harold Johnson is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Wisconsin, a position he has held since January 3, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Johnson has focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, healthcare reform, and government accountability during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an outspoken advocate for reducing the federal deficit and has often emphasized the need for economic growth through private sector initiatives.

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Jun 10, 2014

Where does the Treasury get the money to pay that?

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Jun 10, 2014

Don't you think that program requires far more than just modest reforms?

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Jun 10, 2014

The point I am making is we have spent about $26 billion on green energy jobs, created about 2,300 jobs at a cost of about $11.5 million per job.

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Jun 10, 2014

I think a lot of that is Dodd-Frank, probably about half of it.

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Jun 10, 2014

what I have heard from OMB since the DATA Act passed the Senate and the House about a month ago has not been encouraging.

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Jun 10, 2014

But, in general, if government regulations or policy drives up the cost of energy, that is not good for economic growth, is it?

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Jun 8, 2014

I would urge and invite all of our colleagues in this Committee to join us for this roundtable.

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Jun 8, 2014

Nearly one year ago, the Senate passed a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform measure that addresses many of the root causes of undocumented immigration.

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Jun 8, 2014

We cannot stop there. It is critical that we understand and address the root causes of why all these people are willing to literally risk everything.

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Jun 8, 2014

I fully support moving forward with the bill as soon as possible.

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Jun 8, 2014

But, in order for this solution to become law, we need our colleagues in the House to act.

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Jun 4, 2014

OK, I know there has been some discussion, I think, action, of course, as to how we are going to actually regulate broadband.

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Jun 4, 2014

That is what I am trying to find here. What percentage of people that haven't transitioned is the real problem?

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Jun 4, 2014

It makes no economic sense to Russia what Vladimir Putin is doing. There is no economic sense.

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Jun 4, 2014

But again, we are talking about we have got a 5 percent problem here.

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Jun 4, 2014

I apologize for not being here for all of the testimony, but Mr. Banks, I am a numbers guy.

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Jun 4, 2014

This is all about Putin's ego. This is all about his ability to maintain control and power.

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Jun 4, 2014

Do you think Government can absolutely guarantee that every call goes through?

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Jun 4, 2014

Don't you think competition would actually do a far better job than having the heavy hand of Government try and guarantee that?

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May 20, 2014

I found it very offensive that you would basically imply that I am a racist because I opposed this healthcare law.

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May 20, 2014

I just want to try and drill down some numbers.

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May 20, 2014

I understand, but you actually have a concept that somebody can make too much money, but you are not willing to say what that would be.

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May 20, 2014

It is the greatest assault on our freedom in my lifetime.

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May 20, 2014

The law is hurting us. Be our voice. I guess we are collateral damage. We are scared.

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May 20, 2014

I am also working with Republican colleagues on Preserving Freedom of Choice in Healthcare.

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