John Thune said "I think it's in his best interest not to testify, and I think most of the senators on both sides would like to expedite this." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 4, 2021

I think it's in his best interest not to testify, and I think most of the senators on both sides would like to expedite this.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Thune expresses the sentiment that it would be better for Trump not to testify at his impeachment trial.

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