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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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Nov 19, 2025

I trust the judgement of the Justice Department to ensure that whatever files they release protect the victims, clearly.

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Nov 19, 2025

I don't think there is anybody that was targeted for whom the money matters. I think it's more the principle and making sure there's a remedy in the future.

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Nov 18, 2025

I trust them in terms of having the confidence that they’ll get as much information out there as possible in a way that protects the rights of the victims.

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Nov 18, 2025

I can’t comment on that at this point.

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Nov 14, 2025

It’s unclear if Thune would put the bill on the floor, though he has said he is for transparency.

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Nov 12, 2025

I don't think the legislation is necessary.

usatoday.com
Nov 11, 2025

Let’s get it done, get it over to the House so we can get this government open.

latimes.com
Nov 11, 2025

That’s what we’re going to negotiate.

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Nov 9, 2025

We’ll see where the votes are

apnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

The Democrats’ proposal is just more of the same, masking rising premiums and padding insurance companies’ profits with more taxpayer dollars.

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