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John Thune: “Passing this bill is also about American strength. It would…”

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

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Senate Speech by John Thune on the GENIUS Act and Stablecoin Regulation

Published | Video Starts at 03:09

And not passing this bill means allowing the status quo to continue, no consumer protections, no national security safeguards, and the risk of arbitrary enforcement actions from financial regulators. Passing this bill is also about American strength. It would create demand for the US Dollar and for Treasuries. That's a good thing, both for our national security and for our fiscal house. Mr. President, this bill is the product of bipartisan consensus building. (03:09–03:16)

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Asserts that the GENIUS act would bolster demand for the U.S. Dollar and Treasuries.

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