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Ron Johnson: “By taking off ground troops, basically what [the President…”

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

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Senator Johnson on CNBC's Squawk Box

Published | Video Starts at 00:55

Listen, I agree with the President. The talent of his speech. He said our own safety, our own security depends on our willingness to do what it takes to defend this nation. But By taking off ground troops, basically what [the President is] saying is will do what it takes up to a point. And I just think that's, that's a blunder. I don't think that's how you assemble a coalition. (00:55–01:01)

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Asserts that the President's strategy limits military commitment by excluding ground troops.

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