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John Thune: “So, I'd turn my fire on the Democrats, attack them for being against something that is fundamentally straightforward…”

On the recordAugust 20, 2026
So, I'd turn my fire on the Democrats, attack them for being against something that is fundamentally straightforward, simple to understand for the American people, and realize that the best way to get the SAVE Act across the finish line is to elect more Republican senators.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Advising Republicans to focus on Democrats to win elections.

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