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John Thune: “We passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran…”

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

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Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver for the American People

Published | Video Starts at 06:12

We approved a rescissions package that cut billions in federal spending for the first time in literally three decades, Mr. President. Our work continues. Earlier this afternoon, We passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran act, giving the President critical tools to bring peace to Ukraine. We also approved another slate of 74 Trump administration and nominees, bringing our total to 590. And I expect to move forward on additional Items very soon. (06:12–06:21)

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