Ron Johnson: “Lead in paint and buildings has been an issue for decades.”

“Your fellow Wisconsin senator, Democrat Tammy Baldwin, wrote to Secretary Kennedy saying he needs to immediately rectify the issue, unquote. Do you agree? Have you talked to Secretary Kennedy about this? Good morning, Jake. First of all, you know, Lead in paint and buildings has been an issue for decades. We know how to test for it, we know how to mitigate it. I wouldn't think this is something that requires federal government involvement in it.” (00:37–00:43)

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