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Ron Johnson: “80% of America's economy is powered by fossil fuels.”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Western Wisconsin Journal: Senate Candidate Ron Johnson

Published | Video Starts at 19:29

Your viewers have to understand that this was a purposeful increase in the cost of gas and energy. Joe Biden wanted to end fossil fuel. Do you understand what a fantasy that is? I mean, 80% of America's economy is powered by fossil fuels. You can't end it without ending our economy. I'm all for an all above energy policy or strategy, but you're not going to power a Wisconsin or Minnesota economy with solar and wind. (19:29–19:34)

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Asserts that 80% of the U.S. economy relies on fossil fuels.

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