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John Thune: “It's Police Week this week, the yearly observance…”

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John Thune's Senate Speech Honoring Police Week and South Dakota Officers

Published May 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:06

Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the quorum call be suspended. Objection. Mr. President, It's Police Week this week, the yearly observance recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation's law enforcement officers. Mr. President, they are a special breed, the men and women who safeguard our communities. (00:06–00:14)

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Asserts that Police Week is a yearly observance recognizing law enforcement officers' service and sacrifice.

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