John Thune said "And so I hope that you will get your pencils out and find as many savings as you can within the department's budget." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 21, 2013

And so I hope that you will get your pencils out and find as many savings as you can within the department's budget.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Thune urges for budget efficiency in the department.

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