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

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Thune: Proof of Citizenship and Voter ID Shouldn't Be Controversial

Published | Video Starts at 00:58

Proof of citizenship is a requirement when you apply for government benefits. Proof of citizenship or legal status is required when you go to join the military. And Every job in this country requires new hires to fill out a Form I9 proving that they are a citizen or otherwise eligible to work in this country. Mr. President, if we expect this of Americans and other aspects of their lives, why shouldn't we expect it when Americans go to register to vote? It's just common sense. (00:58–01:09)

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Asserts that all jobs require new hires to fill out a Form I9 to prove citizenship or work eligibility.

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