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John Thune: “There are a whole lot of countries who are invested heavily…”

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

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Interview with Senator Thune on Supreme Court Nominee and Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Published | Video Starts at 05:58

So I think this is a case where you need to see unity from the alliance. And we have something today that we didn't have back in 1939, and that is we have a NATO, and There are a whole lot of countries who are invested heavily with almost 2 million troops available to be called upon if needed. and lots of air assets and naval assets. And so, you know, hopefully that's not what happens here. This shouldn't escalate. (05:58–06:06)

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