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John Thune: “The core of the Save America act is securing American…”

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

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Thune: Proof of Citizenship and Voter ID Shouldn't Be Controversial

Published | Video Starts at 00:14

Needless to say, the fact that we are here today tells you that what we're doing is important work, and that is the Save America Act. Mr. President, The core of the Save America act is securing American elections. And a big way the bill accomplishes that is with two common sense policies, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and requiring a photo ID when you go to cast a ballot. (00:14–00:19)

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Asserts that the primary focus of the Save America Act is to secure American elections.

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