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John Thune: “As chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee in the 116th…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at Congressional Tribute to the Honorable Lindsey Graham

Published | Video Starts at 16:45

Lindsay's work on these issues would be enough to cement his place as a leader in the Senate. But he was a leader on many other issues too. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee in the 116th Congress, he fought tirelessly to advance well qualified judges. He was serving as chair of the Budget Committee at the time of his death and was responsible for getting important tax relief legislation to the floor. (16:45–16:54)

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Asserts that Lindsey Graham worked hard to advance qualified judges as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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