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Dusty Johnson: “If you're a 27 year old who just can work but chooses not…”

Featuring: Dusty Johnson, Republican | U.S. House, South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

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Representative Dusty Johnson and Governor Larry Roden Address Students at University of South Dakota

Published | Video Starts at 00:40

Now listen, if you're on the program and you're an illegal alien, you're going to have a problem. If you are an able bodied young person without dependence at home. If you're a 27 year old who just can work but chooses not to, yes, our work requirements are going to require you to volunteer, go to school, get in a training program or go to work. And we do that because we want you to improve your life. And South Dakota Governor Larry Roden also answered questions from the students at USD today. (00:40–00:52)

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Asserts that work requirements will mandate certain activities for able-bodied individuals who choose not to work.

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