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Ron Johnson: “We've got to pass a constitutional amendment to limit the…”

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

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Senator Ron Johnson on Fox & Friends

Published | Video Starts at 01:01

And then I think what's absolutely crucial, because no matter what law Congress passes, they'll figure some way to weasel around it. But We've got to pass a constitutional amendment to limit the size of government to balance the budget. And if we pass that piece of legislation from the House, and then the increase in the debt ceiling would be contingent on sending that balanced budget amendment to the states. (01:01–01:07)

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Advocates for a constitutional amendment to control government size and balance the budget.

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