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John Thune: “Republican policies are to have the back of law enforcement…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 02:04

And I believe the American people are on our side on this issue. They do not want to defund the police. They don't want open borders. Those are Democrat policies. Republican policies are to have the back of law enforcement, to ensure they have the resources, the personnel, the technology, everything they need to keep our border secure. and to ensure that our nation's laws are enforced so that our communities in this country can be safe and secure for the people who live here, for our families. (02:04–02:13)

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Asserts that Republican policies support law enforcement with resources for border security.

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