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John Thune: “Some Democrats care about national security, but many do…”

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

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Thune Joins the Hugh Hewitt Show

Published | Video Starts at 01:34

Democrats blocked a replenishment appropriation, a supplemental and a reconciliation. Three, they didn't want to go with appropriating the money that the Pentagon needs. Do you expect after the elections, Democrats will become reasonable and … Some Democrats care about national security, but many do not. … reasonable ones there who, for whom national security continues to be a priority, because we just do have to take care of, you know, some of the rebuilding the military and some of the munitions that have been depleted, resupplying, restocking. (01:34–01:41)

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Asserts that some Democrats prioritize national security, while many do not.

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