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Ron Johnson: “Unfortunately, I think President Obama simply has not led on…”

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WPT Here and Now - Interview with Sen. Ron Johnson

Published April 5, 2011 | Video Starts at 05:52

We have to reform them if we're going to make them long term sustainable. Let's move international. What's your position on President Obama's actions in Libya? Unfortunately, I think President Obama simply has not led on this issue [Libya]. What upsets me as being a new member of the Senate, I believe the president should have come to us as soon as this, as soon as Libby started erupting and he should have come to Congress. (05:52–05:57)

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Asserts that President Obama has not shown leadership on the issue of Libya.

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