Ron Johnson: “We're going to need Republicans. We've got 54. We're going…”

“We came here to represent our constituents. We came here because we are concerned and we share the goal of a prosperous and safe and secure America. So We're going to need Republicans. We've got 54. We're going to have to keep all of us together. And we'll need an amendment, minimum six Democrats to pass anything out of the United States Senate. Well, I'm just kind of counting up the chairs around here. We have six Democrats on this committee. So my goal. No, we have a minimum. I'm saying we have the minimum.” (20:54–21:04)

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