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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-05-21

Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America

John Thune
John Thune
RSD · Senator
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This press release from Senator John Thune (R-SD) was published on 2026-05-21 and titled "Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America".

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Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America

“As long as [Republicans are] in charge, there will be agents at our borders to prevent terrorists, traffickers, and other dangerous individuals from making their way into our country, and there will be agents to take criminal illegal immigrants off of America’s streets.”...
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