Ron Johnson: “Tax increases don't create jobs.”

“How much will that tax increase grow our economy. How many jobs will that tax increase create? And the fact of the matter is Tax increases don't create jobs. We need more taxpayers, not higher. Okay, let's back back. I'm all for, we're all for growing the economy, especially. There you go. Good. But, but with respect, hold on, sir.” (04:29–04:32)

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