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John Thune: “It's costing the economy.”

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

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Thune Joins Squawk Box on CNBC

Published | Video Starts at 04:58

And I understand the rationale for that and why it seems politically feasible, but it doesn't make sense if the longer view is this government needs to be open on behalf of the American people. I mean, It's costing the economy. You know, the things I know that you all pay attention to on a daily basis, you know, this is not, this is not a good thing for the, for our country. (04:58–05:01)

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Asserts that the government shutdown is having a negative impact on the economy.

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