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John Thune: “The justifiable public outrage over the actions taken by the IRS against conservative organizations underscores how…”

On the recordMay 22, 2013
The justifiable public outrage over the actions taken by the IRS against conservative organizations underscores how critical it is for government leaders to scrupulously honor the public trust.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes the importance of government integrity in light of IRS actions.

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