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John Thune: “It drives a ton of investment.”

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

Interview with Senator John Thune on Tax Policies and Economic Growth

Published May 9, 2025 | Video Starts at 12:43

Damper on the industry that we. I know, but would it put a damper on what is a great goose that lays the gold? It drives a ton of investment. But can I say something? When you say it drives a ton. Of investment, creates better paying jobs and higher wages. But who for the very people that you're talking about, What I. (12:43–12:45)

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Asserts that [the carried interest tax policy] drives a significant amount of investment.

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