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- Senator John Thune states that all options are on the table to get Trump's cabinet picks through confirmation
- Thune emphasizes the importance of confirming the nominees quickly
- Thune expresses confidence that the nominees will eventually be confirmed
- Thune acknowledges the challenges of the confirmation process
- Thune suggests that the Senate may have to consider changing the rules to ensure confirmation
- The tone is informative and slightly urgent
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'All The Options' Are On The Table To Get Trump's Cabinet Picks Through Confirmation, Says Sen. John Thune
Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune, R-S.D., weighs in on the confirmation process for some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks on 'Special Report.'
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