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Ron Johnson: “Is your knowledge that the administration is opposed to that…”

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

Senator Johnson at the Foreign Relations Committee

Published July 15, 2014 | Video Starts at 03:43

I know, Senator, that both the United States and the European Union are having discussions with Ireland about that tax rate. And I, if confirmed, I would participate in those discussions with them. Is your, Is your knowledge that the administration is opposed to that 12.5% rate? Are they trying to entice or induce Ireland to increase that tax rate? Well, I don't know, Senator, the precise answer to that question. I'd be happy to get back with you on that. (03:43–03:47)

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Asserts that there is a question about the U.S. administration's stance on Ireland's 12.5% tax rate.

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