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On the recordJune 2, 2009
Thank you all very much for being here today. And to Mr. Press and Mr. Henderson, it has got to be uncomfortable for you to have to come here.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging the discomfort of witnesses testifying before the Senate.

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