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Ron Johnson: “I know. I've listened to this administration talk about how…”

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

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Sen. Johnson's questioning at a Foreign Relations hearing on ISIS

Published | Video Starts at 00:13

Rather, I do actually think that sometimes diplomacy needs to be backed by force. Talking about the denial of reality. You know, I know. I've listened to this administration talk about how, for example, in Ukraine we need to offer Vladimir Putin an off ramp. I don't know about you, but all I see Vladimir Putin looking for is biding his time, looking for on ramps. I'm afraid we're going to start hearing that pretty quick. (00:13–04:51)

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