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Ron Johnson: “The President lied to the American people about keeping…”

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

Senator Johnson at Commerce Committee

Published May 21, 2014 | Video Starts at 05:22

But the question is, how do we do it? Let me just conclude on how this thing was sold to the American people. … The President lied to the American people about keeping their health plan and doctor. … If you like your doctor, you can keep it, period. Because of this wonderful plan. The average cost of a family plan is supposed to decline by $2,500. (05:22–05:26)

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Asserts that President Obama misled the public regarding the ability to retain existing health plans and doctors under the Affordable Care Act.

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