John Thune said "The United States Senate is first and foremost a public institution, accountable to the people." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 25, 2018

The United States Senate is first and foremost a public institution, accountable to the people.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Emphasizes the Senate's accountability to the public regarding consumer privacy issues.

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