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John Thune: I don’t think shutdowns benefit anybody, least of all the American people.

On the recordOctober 1, 2025
I don’t think shutdowns benefit anybody, least of all the American people.
Said by
John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
Source
apnews.com
Oct 1, 2025

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Thune's view on the negative impact of government shutdowns.

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