John Thune: “If we're doing the right things here at home, on the policy…”

“But obviously, you know, we pay a lot of attention to the warning signs out there on the horizon and, and there's a lot going on in the world today, globally, that I think, you know, we need to pay attention to. But If we're doing the right things here at home, on the policy front, on the regulatory front and with respect to energy, etc. And workforce, I think we can keep a really strong economy that creates those better paying jobs and lifts all the boats for every American leader. Thune, thank you for your time today. If you had to make a prediction, would you say the government will reopen next week? I'm certainly hopeful, Becky. I think it's a possibility.” (08:51–09:07)

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