John Thune said "I’m all about getting it back open again. I think shutdowns are— nobody wins, and I think honestly, for the most part, they’re stupid." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 2, 2025

I’m all about getting it back open again. I think shutdowns are— nobody wins, and I think honestly, for the most part, they’re stupid.

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Thune discusses his views on government shutdowns and the need to reopen the government.

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