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Ron Johnson: “This President has not been a willing [partner]. I mean…”

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

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Senator Ron Johnson on MSNBC's Morning Joe

Published | Video Starts at 02:36

So we first have to have politicians here in Washington acknowledge the problem. And then on the Republican side, you know, we need a willing partner on the other side. And let's face it, This President has not been a willing [partner]. I mean, just take a look at his budget. He was going to add $13 trillion to our nation's debt. It lost in the Senate 0 to 97. I mean, that's a stunning repudiation of his leadership. (02:36–02:45)

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