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John Thune: “We may have done enough damage today, I'm not sure.”

On the recordJune 17, 2009
We may have done enough damage today, I'm not sure.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune humorously comments on the potential consequences of discussing higher taxes.

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