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John Thune: “Stopping the reforms, I think, would be counterproductive, inconsistent with fiscal responsibility, and unfair to…”

On the recordMay 15, 2012
Stopping the reforms, I think, would be counterproductive, inconsistent with fiscal responsibility, and unfair to unserved Americans who would benefit from us moving forward, including in South Dakota.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune argues against halting reforms, emphasizing their importance for unserved Americans.

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