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Ron Johnson: “Our defenses are better than they were in 2011, but the…”

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

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Senator Johnson on CNBC's Squawk Box

Published | Video Starts at 07:48

And I support that. What I suggest, though, is be cautious on what you believe you can do by the use of our ground forces. Joe, real quick. Our defenses are better than they were in 2011, but the threat is greater. than. We are not safer. I do not agree with the president when he says we are safer. We are not. Okay, we're going to leave the conversation there. (07:48–07:52)

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Asserts that U.S. defenses have improved since 2011, but the threat level has increased.

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