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On the recordJuly 14, 2009
I think this legislation allows our correctional facilities in this country to operate cell phone jamming technologies.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune supports legislation for cell phone jamming in prisons to enhance safety.

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