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Thune Delivers Remarks on Two-Year Anniversary of Terrorist Attack on Israel
Thune Delivers Remarks on Two-Year Anniversary of Terrorist Attack on Israel
"My prayers today are with the remaining hostages, the survivors of that day, and all those still grieving the loss of their loved ones - and for a just and lasting peace in the region."
October 7, 2025
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, before I begin, I want to note that today marks two years since the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel.
"By day's end on that October 7, hundreds of innocent Israelis were dead, and more than 200 hostages had been taken.
"And some of those hostages are still in captivity.
"My prayers today are with the remaining hostages, the survivors of that day, and all those still grieving the loss of their loved ones - and for a just and lasting peace in the region."
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