[Trump] ought to pick up the phone and ask Majority Leader John Thune to immediately pass the secondary sanctions bill that is supported by virtually everyone in the United States Senate.
Mike Pence: “[Trump] ought to pick up the phone and ask Majority Leader John Thune to immediately pass the secondary sanctions bill…”
On the recordAugust 17, 2025
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Pence calling for immediate action on sanctions against Russia.
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