PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Ron Johnson: “In the Senate bill, we would have reduced spending by $850…”

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

Watch on YouTube

Discussion with Senator Ron Johnson on Federal Spending and Budget Reforms

Published | Video Starts at 02:50

You have to take the time and do the work. So I've always been in favor of a multi step process. Provide the border funding, the defense funding. By the way, In the Senate bill, we would have reduced spending by $850 billion, more than half what the House is trying to achieve right now. just in that first reconciliation bill. Then come back, step two, make sure that we take a automatic massive tax increase off the table. Just extend current tax law. (02:50–02:57)

CLAIM

Asserts that a Senate bill proposed reducing spending by $850 billion, more than half of the House's current target.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Ron Johnson

Discover more from

Ron Johnson

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.