John Thune said "I think that the level of engagement this time around, we just have not seen it at all relative to what happened in 1985 and 1986." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 9, 2015

I think that the level of engagement this time around, we just have not seen it at all relative to what happened in 1985 and 1986.

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Thune comments on the lack of engagement from the current administration compared to past efforts.

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