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Ron Johnson: “Crime and punishment is primarily a state and local issue…”

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

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Western Wisconsin Journal: Senate Candidate Ron Johnson

Published | Video Starts at 14:31

But at the federal level, what is the federal government going to do to have the state prosecutors enforcing state crimes? Well, so you're right. I mean, Crime and punishment is primarily a state and local issue, and it should be and should remain that way. The federal government probably shouldn't get involved much at all. There are some things the federal government can do. I mean, some best practices. (14:31–14:37)

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Asserts that crime and punishment should remain a state and local issue.

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