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

The Star Interview: Ron Johnson 10-17-2016 (2 of 2)

Published October 19, 2016 | Video Starts at 17:14

I think I got a pretty good shot at winning and serving a second final term. I want to make a point on that too. I made two promises my first round. I'll always tell you the truth. I'll never vote [with] my reelection [in] mind. line, I'm honorable promises now I'm not perfect. If I get something wrong, forget a statistic. Quite right, I correct it immediately. Very honest about that. People aren't perfect. (17:14–17:32)

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Asserts promises to always tell the truth and not vote with reelection in mind.

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“I was one of eight Republican senators working with the White House trying to find areas of agreement on the debt and deficit.”
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