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John Thune: “ISIS inspired individuals attempted to detonate bombs…”

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

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Thune: Democrats Put Political Games Above Public Safety, National Security

Published | Video Starts at 05:26

Our country is facing a heightened threat environment right now. Here are a few examples of that. Stryker, a medical tech company, was the victim of an Iran linked cyber attack last week. ISIS inspired individuals attempted to detonate bombs targeting protesters outside the home of the mayor of New York City last weekend. And on Thursday we saw two tragic attacks take place. One of those in Virginia was perpetrated by an individual who was arrested in 2016 for attempting to provide material support to ISIS. (05:26–05:35)

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