John Thune said "We have to be concerned, though, and we all pray that the economy turns around, but for recruiters that'll make life difficult again, I'm sure." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 8, 2009

We have to be concerned, though, and we all pray that the economy turns around, but for recruiters that'll make life difficult again, I'm sure.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes the importance of the economy on recruitment efforts.

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