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John Thune: “He's trying through executive order to make some headway on…”

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

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Discussion with John Thune on Democrats' Visit to Newark ICE Facility and Trump's Prescription Drug Plan

Published | Video Starts at 01:07

This is something he passionately believes in. It's something he's talked about for a long time. And so, you know, He's trying through executive order to make some headway on lowering the drug prices for people in this country, particularly seniors. And again, we'll see how it, how it plays out. But I'm quite certain that there will be lots more to say about that because I suspect that it's going to be the subject of litigation for some time. (01:07–01:15)

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Asserts that the executive order aims to lower drug prices, especially for seniors.

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