John Thune said "I would rather have people back at work, particularly in some of these essential areas." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 10, 2013

I would rather have people back at work, particularly in some of these essential areas.

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Thune emphasizes the importance of getting people back to work in essential areas.

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