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Ron Johnson: “Less than 10% of people coming in here of that 1.1 million…”

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

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Republican Party of Wisconsin 2019 State Convention Interviews: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson

Published | Video Starts at 10:47

You know, people say it's about 12%, but that includes the family member of somebody coming in, actually getting a job. So it's no more than 12%, probably Less than 10% of people coming in here of that 1.1 million with a job. you know, knowing that they will sustain themselves through work, you know, into areas of our economy that need the employees. The rest is primarily family unification, refugee asylees, and it's completely out of control. (10:47–10:52)

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Asserts that less than 10% of new legal permanent residents have a job upon entry.

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