Ron Johnson: “Federal government doesn't have to balance its budget, which…”

“They have to balance the budget, they go bankrupt, and then everybody lose their job. But also in general, should be at will employment. Federal government doesn't have to balance its budget, which is why we're approaching $37 trillion in debt. And by and large, federal employees are immune from losing their job. So they don't show up for work, and they expect they can still continue to be employed.” (00:50–00:56)

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