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John Thune: “In September, we took steps to restore Senate precedent on…”

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

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Thune: Republicans Plow Ahead on President Trump's Nominations Despite Democrat Obstruction

Published | Video Starts at 06:13

But not when Democrats are in the throes of Trump derangement syndrome. This president is shameful, it really is. But Republicans aren't letting it stop us. In September, we took steps to restore Senate precedent on largely non-controversial presidential nominees. to ensure that no other president has to face the kind of petty, and I mean petty partisanship that President Trump has encountered. (06:13–06:30)

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