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Ron Johnson: “These agencies are kind of a power unto themselves and they…”

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

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Republican Party of Wisconsin 2019 State Convention Interviews: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson

Published | Video Starts at 05:43

I have suspicions in other agencies as well that have a political agenda. They do not necessarily cooperate, particularly with the conservative President. So call it what you will, These agencies are kind of a power unto themselves and they are very difficult to get control of, particularly by a Republican or conservative president. So I'm concerned about that final question on this issue. How do you see the impasse between the U.S. house leaders Nadler and Pelosi and the President and the White House playing out contempt and subpoenas? (05:43–05:51)

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Asserts that government agencies are difficult to control, especially by conservative presidents.

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