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John Thune: “The language in there is really designed to give states the…”

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

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Thune Joins Brian Kilmeade on Fox News Radio

Published | Video Starts at 02:00

I know she has strong feelings about this and I understand it's a very different state from the one most of the rest of us represent. But The language in there is really designed to give states the latitude that they need to address the unique, sometimes geographical challenges that their states face. Senator, is it true that Chuck Schumer was somewhat talking to you guys behind the scenes about some type of voter id? Well, he said it. He's said it behind the scenes. (02:00–02:06)

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Asserts that the legislation is designed to give states latitude to address unique geographical challenges.

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