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John Thune: “There are five Democrats who can open up the government…”

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

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Thune Joins Harris Faulkner on Fox News

Published | Video Starts at 07:03

I mean, they are. They are in a tough, tough spot. And I don't know how you're going to walk down the floor tonight and know that There are five Democrats who can open up the government today and vote against it again. They cannot defend that position. I had read you all in the Senate. Republicans want to keep getting them on the record. Getting them on the record. (07:03–07:08)

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Asserts that five Democratic Senators have the power to open the government but are voting against it.

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