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Ron Johnson: “This president doesn't seem to have it in him to take the…”

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

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Senator Johnson on CSPAN's Morning Journal

Published | Video Starts at 07:50

So I think President Obama still has that authority, and he better maintain that authority because, you know, you cannot have an effective response to terrorism managed by 535 members of Congress. I mean, we're going to have to react quickly. Unfortunately, This president doesn't seem to have it in him to take the forceful, resolute action that may be required. We'll get to calls here. We're talking with Senator Ron Johnson, Republican in Wisconsin. Harold, you're up first in Lafayette, Louisiana. Republican caller, go ahead. Hello. Thank you for taking my call. (07:50–07:56)

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Asserts that President Obama lacks the resolve to take necessary forceful action.

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