John Thune said "I was disturbed to learn that in legal proceedings involving another National Governing Body, the USA Taekwondo, the USOC took the position that the Committee did not have a responsibility to protect athletes because, and I quote, 'The USOC does not have athletes and that the Team USA is just,' and I quote again, 'branding terminology.'" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 17, 2018

I was disturbed to learn that in legal proceedings involving another National Governing Body, the USA Taekwondo, the USOC took the position that the Committee did not have a responsibility to protect athletes because, and I quote, 'The USOC does not have athletes and that the Team USA is just,' and I quote again, 'branding terminology.'

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John Thune

Republican · South Dakota

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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Thune expresses concern over USOC's stance on athlete protection.

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