Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
To ensure that demand and output improve this year, the United States needs not only improved economic conditions but also government policies more attuned to the realities of global competition.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes the need for better government policies to boost manufacturing.

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