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John Thune: “The Democrats forced us into this position because they…”

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

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Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business

Published | Video Starts at 04:18

And where have I ever heard that before? Out of you. Go big, go bold. Yes, sir. And be robust. I am with you. And this is narrow only because The Democrats forced us into this position because they refused to fund ICE and CBP. We've got to take care of that with Republican votes, ensure that well into the future that those agencies are funded. The Democrats have adopted the open borders defund law enforcement position. (04:18–04:24)

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Asserts that Democrats' refusal to fund ICE and CBP has led to the current legislative situation.

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