John Thune: “The law already prevents [non-citizens from voting].”

“But you know, honestly, the issue there really is a very simple one, and that is should non citizens be voting in American elections? The answer is no. And the Democrats have taken a hard position that it's okay. Now, The law already prevents [non-citizens from voting]. that. But if that's true, then why wouldn't we want to put into law something that would require when you go to vote, that you prove you are a United States citizen.” (03:46–03:48)

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