“Today is just the beginning of our fulfillment of that goal.”
“First of all, I will never be intimidated by anyone, President or not.”
“My message is, 'Do what President Trump said.'”
“I can handle law enforcement. We've got NYPD. I have State Police. We have all the resources we need to keep our streets safe.”

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On the recordJune 8, 2009
the United States still has no plans to export the F-22s.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Thune references a statement by Defense Secretary Gates regarding F-22 export restrictions.

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