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Ron Johnson: “Defense, I think, is mentioned eight times in the…”

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

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Western Wisconsin Journal: Senate Candidate Ron Johnson

Published | Video Starts at 13:21

April, you start bringing up appropriation bills. And I would do them in order, priority. You know, we can discuss what that should be. But, you know, Defense, I think, is mentioned eight times in the Constitution. I'd want that one right up there. Bring it on the floor, Open up to debate, open up to amendments, hopefully. You know, again, people have to cooperate, provide unanimous consent to actually vote on amendment bills. (13:21–13:24)

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