John Thune actually 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.'

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

04/17/2018

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