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Ron Johnson: “Interest rates are going to increase. That will have a…”

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

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Senator Johnson on Bloomberg with Betty Liu

Published | Video Starts at 03:58

So, you know, for example, the chairman realized at some point in time, he's trying to solve fiscal mismanagement with monetary solutions that doesn't last forever. At some point in time, Interest rates are going to increase. That will have a dramatic effect on our debt and deficit and our ability to spend on needed programs. So he really understands this. I know he's worried, as am I, and that there gets us back to the point again. (03:58–04:05)

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Asserts that rising interest rates will significantly impact debt, deficit, and spending capabilities.

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