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Ron Johnson: “What President Obama and Secretary Kerry have done here at…”

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

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Sen. Johnson on MSNBC's For The Record

Published | Video Starts at 04:34

Basically, the Palestinians have not yet recognized the right of Israel to exist. I don't know how you negotiate with somebody like that. We've forced Israel into an almost untenable position. And now What President Obama and Secretary Kerry have done here at the UN actually makes it more difficult to achieve peace. Well, I don't envy anyone having the tough job being Secretary of state. But Mr. Tillerson looks like he's on his way to be confirmed. But anyway, we'll wait and see for the vote. (04:34–04:42)

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Asserts that actions by Obama and Kerry at the UN hinder peace efforts.

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