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John Thune

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John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has been a prominent figure in national politics, focusing on issues such as immigration enforcement, border security, and federal worker compensation. He has played a significant role in shaping Republican policy in Congress and has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his tenure.

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Jul 15, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham). The result was announced--yeas 72, nays 27, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 264 Ex.] YEAS--72 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Brown Burr…

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Jul 15, 2021

The following Senators ares necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson), and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 63, nays 34, as follows…

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Jul 15, 2021

it didn't take long. Just a year since ``defund the police'' became a rallying cry and cities started cutting money from police budgets, crime is surging. At the beginning of June, the New York Times reported: Homicide rates in large…

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Jul 15, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that I be able to complete my remarks before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 14, 2021

We need to find ways to accelerate innovation in the use of 5G, and dare I say it 6G.

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Jul 14, 2021

I think an excellent model is the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency led ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force.

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Jul 14, 2021

And I am glad you reintroduced it. Thank you.

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Jul 14, 2021

Well, it seems like--argue for our investment in more of those exotic metals in our own supply chain?

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Jul 14, 2021

Our country has got to make smart investments in the technologies that are reshaping the way we live.

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Jul 14, 2021

I believe it is critical that our global communications infrastructure is not compromised by manufacturers like Huawei Technologies.

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Jul 14, 2021

OK, well, let me just--you mentioned in your testimony, the aviation industry experiencing several recent disruptions stemming from the pandemic and geopolitical concerns and aircraft groundings.

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Jul 14, 2021

the Republican leader was here a few moments ago discussing an issue which I think has gotten a lot of play here lately, and that is this attempt by Democrat members of the Texas Legislature to come to Washington, DC, to protest…

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Jul 14, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 47, as…

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Jul 14, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham) and the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 90, nays 8, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 263 Ex.] YEAS--90 Baldwin…

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Jul 14, 2021

The following Senators is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 72, nays 27, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 262 Ex.] YEAS--72 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Brown Burr…

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Jul 14, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham). The result was announced--yeas 53, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 261 Ex.] YEAS--53 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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Jul 13, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), and the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young)…

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Jul 13, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun) and the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young) would have voted ``nay.'' The result was…

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Jul 13, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), and the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young)…

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Jul 13, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), and the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young)…

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Jul 13, 2021

last month, Speaker Pelosi was asked if she thought a 15-week-old unborn baby was a human being. She declined to answer. A few days later, the President's Press Secretary was asked if the President thinks a 15-week-old unborn baby is a…

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Jul 13, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Padilla). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Republican whip.

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Jul 12, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), and the Senator from North…

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Jun 24, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson), the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Hyde-Smith), the Senator…

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Jun 24, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2207 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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