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John Thune: “I think there are people who realize this has gone on long enough, there's been enough pain inflicted on the American…”

On the recordNovember 5, 2025
I think there are people who realize this has gone on long enough, there's been enough pain inflicted on the American people, and it's time to end it.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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usatoday.com
Nov 5, 2025

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Senate Majority Leader discusses the ongoing government shutdown and the need to resolve it.

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