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Ron Johnson: “Americans just instinctively understand that this law…”

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

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Senator Johnson on MSNBC

Published | Video Starts at 03:12

And what is the fundamental problem with the health care law that brings us that you think does not help America go in the right direction? Well, first of all, let me answer why I think Americans just instinctively understand that this law shouldn't go forward is because they realize government has no capability of controlling 16 of our economy. And they also realize what is at stake here is our last shred of freedom. If the federal government can actually force an American to engage in a particular form of commerce, you know, buy health care so they can regulate it, that's just. (03:12–03:23)

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Asserts that the government cannot control 16% of the economy, referring to healthcare.

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