Ron Johnson: “In Wisconsin I was really involved before I became the nice…”

“I know that you are in favor of trade agreement. Can I say one more thing? Sure. As I mentioned earlier, there is not one manufacturer who can hire enough people. In Wisconsin I was really involved before I became the nice state senator as a volunteer in the school system in Oshkosh. I was the business co chair of our partners education council. Recognizing that I come from a manufacturing background. For 20 years I haven't been able to hire enough people.” (03:02–03:10)

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