On the recordFebruary 6, 2005
If in fact the Democrat leadership continues the pattern of the last Congress, and that is to block and obstruct the agenda, then that's a legitimate charge to make.
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John Thune defends the Republican strategy against Democrats, labeling them as obstructionists.
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