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John Thune

Republican
“I want the Senate to consider these resolutions all at once. There was no objection, so we will do that.”
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John Thune

Republican
“I want the Senate to let Elizabeth Warren's staff testify about a threat made against her. The prosecutors asked for that. Warren wants to let them. This resolution will let her staff talk about it.”
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