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Ron Johnson: “I am concerned about the weaponry we left behind for the…”

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

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Senator Johnson on CSPAN's Morning Journal

Published | Video Starts at 25:55

Senator Johnson, I have to be honest, I'm not aware of the situation. Obviously it's something to be concerned about if there's validity to it. So I'll certainly check into that. I am concerned about the weaponry we left behind for the Iraqi army that is being overrun that is being basically utilized now by ISIS. I mean, it's one, it's again part of the tragedy, part of the grim reality of what's happening in Iraq right now. (25:55–26:05)

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