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Ron Johnson: “Recess appointments would be totally appropriate [if…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 05:13

That's, that's not justified. And so Democrats are going to try and obstruct this, prevent President Trump from having his team in place. They do that. I think Recess appointments would be totally appropriate [if Democrats obstruct confirmations]. Is that the consensus among Senate Republicans or is it, is that a divisive question? To what extent is it divisive? I think it totally depends on how obstructionist the Democrats are. (05:13–05:16)

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Asserts that recess appointments are appropriate if Democrats obstruct confirmations.

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