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Ron Johnson: “That's the reason we're paying double, triple [compared to]…”

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Sen. Ron Johnson: We have a health care financing problem

Published December 9, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:50

So no, we've seen a pretty dramatic increase or decrease in employer sponsored care, particularly in smaller companies. … That's the reason we're paying double, triple [compared to] other developed nations in terms of health care. … and it's failed. (09:50–09:55)

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Asserts that the U.S. pays double or triple for health care compared to other developed nations.

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