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Ron Johnson: “This isn't going to be a war or a conflict that ends…”

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

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Senator Johnson questioning Secretary Kerry at Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 05:46

And I would also argue what we need is we need an authorization that's good not only for President Obama, but a future president. Because I agree with President Obama, This isn't going to be a war or a conflict that ends quickly. So that's why I am looking from the Commander in Chief. I'm looking for what he believes he needs and what his successor or successors might need to grapple with and take the actions they need to take to keep this nation safe. (05:46–05:52)

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Asserts that the conflict with ISIS is not expected to end quickly.

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