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Thune: Republicans’ Bill Is a Big Win for Working Families
Click here to watch the video. 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, later today the Senate will begin consideration of the Trump administration’s rescissions package. “Reining in waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government is a priority shared by President Trump and by Senate Republicans. “I appreciate all the work the administration has done in iden… Continue Reading
07.09.25
Thune Touts Senate Republicans’ Successful First Six Months in Majority
Click here to watch the video. 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, we’re now at the six-month mark of the 119th Congress - and it’s been an incredibly productive six months here in the Senate. “We had the longest continuous work period in 15 years. “We’ve taken more roll call votes so far this year than at the same point in any year since at least 1989. … Continue Reading
07.08.25
Thune: Republicans Deliver on Promises to Americans
Click here to watch the video. 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, in the runup to last year’s elections, Republicans made some promises to the American people. “We promised to turn the page on the failures of the last four years. “To help working families and to get our economy moving. “To make our country stronger and more secure. “And last week, Mr… Continue Reading
07.01.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Pass Bill to Make America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous
Click here to watch the video. 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, it’s been a long road to get to today. “More than a year ago, groups of Republican senators and staff began meeting to lay the groundwork for extending tax relief for hardworking Americans, if we were given the opportunity. “Mr. President, voters gave us the opportunity. “And since we too… Continue Reading
06.30.25
Thune: A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity for American Safety, Strength, and Prosperity
Click here to watch the video. 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): “Thank you, Mr. President. “Mr. President, we’re going to vote here real soon on a bill that’s been worked on for many, many months. “And I want to start by thanking the staff on the committees, the relevant committees, the floor staff. “Everybody that’s been around that has to put in the hours and get u… Continue Reading
06.28.25
Thune: This is Our Moment to Deliver for the American People
Click here to watch the video. 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, we have before us today a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver legislation to create a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. “With one bill, we can deliver on a number of priorities: “Tax relief for hardworking Americans. “Economic growth. “A stronger national defense. “A… Continue Reading
06.27.25
Thune: Republicans’ Bill Delivers on Mandate From the Voters
Click here to watch the video. 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, last November the American people elected President Trump and a Republican Congress with a clear mandate. “And since taking control in Washington this year, we’ve been working to deliver on our promise of a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. “Now we have the opportunity to pass … Continue Reading
06.25.25
Thune: Republicans Will Prevent Massive Tax Hike on Families
Click here to watch the video. 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, next year - if Congress fails to act - a typical family will face a $1,700 tax hike. "A typical family in South Dakota will face a $2,500 tax hike. "Republicans are determined to make sure that that doesn't happen. "And later this week we'll consider our reconciliation bill that will prev… Continue Reading
06.24.25
Thune: Republicans’ Agenda Makes Our Country Stronger and Our Communities Safer
Click here to watch the video. 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): “Madam President, we are rapidly approaching floor consideration of our reconciliation bill - and the opportunity to make a historic investment in our nation’s security. “I think it’s difficult to overstate the opportunity that we have here with this bill. “With just a single piece of legislation, we have… Continue Reading
06.23.25
Thune: Republicans’ Bill to Deliver Big Wins for South Dakota
Click here to watch the video. 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): “Madam President, we are getting closer to passing a bill that will help make America stronger and more prosperous - “A bill that will ensure that working families can keep more of their hard-earned money. “That will help small businesses grow and create jobs. “Strengthen America’s farms and ranches. “… Continue Reading
06.18.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Secure Permanent Tax Relief for Hardworking Americans
Click here to watch the video. 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, on Monday afternoon the Senate Finance Committee released the text of the centerpiece of our reconciliation bill - making the tax relief we passed in 2017 permanent. “The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced tax rates for every income bracket, doubled the child tax credit, and nearly double… Continue Reading
06.17.25
Thune: Republicans’ Bill Protects, Preserves, and Strengthens Medicaid
Click here to watch the video. 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): “Well, Mr. President, Democrats continue to melt down over the reconciliation bill that Republicans are getting ready to consider. “And their statements continue to be heavy on the hysteria, and short on the facts. “And nowhere is this more true than on the subject of the bill’s Medicaid provisions. “To … Continue Reading
06.10.25
Thune: Senate Committees Continue to Drive Progress on Reconciliation Bill
Click here to watch the video. 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, work on reconciliation continues apace, and we are getting very close to the final bill. “Since I spoke on the floor on this topic last week, two more committees have released their sections of the bill text - the Banking Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Tim Scott, and the Commer… Continue Reading
06.09.25
Thune: Democrats Are Disconnected and Proud of It
Click here to watch the video. 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, we’re rapidly approaching floor consideration of our reconciliation bill, and Democrats are melting down. “I’m pretty sure the Democrat leader was on the floor every day last week bemoaning the bill and emphasizing how Democrats are going to fight with everything they’ve got. “That’s righ… Continue Reading
06.05.25
Thune: Pedal to the Metal
Click here to watch the video. 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, for many months now, we’ve been laying the groundwork for legislation to make tax relief for hardworking Americans permanent and invest in our security to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America. “And we are very nearly there. “It’s been an exciting week in the Senate, with th… Continue Reading
06.04.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Restore American Energy Dominance
Click here to watch the video. 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, Senate Republicans are continuing to work on a reconciliation bill that makes America stronger and more prosperous. “And an important component of this bill is what it does on energy. “Republicans spent a lot of time last year talking about how the Biden administration’s hostility to conve… Continue Reading
06.03.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Keeping Our Foot on the Gas
Click here to watch the video. 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, we’re entering the sixth month of Republican leadership in Washington. “We’ve already delivered some significant wins for the American people - and there’s so much more on the way. “When this Congress began, we got right to work getting President Trump’s Cabinet in place. “We confirmed 21… Continue Reading
06.02.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Charging Ahead to Deliver President Trump’s Agenda
Click here to watch the video. 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 mention Sunday’s attack in Boulder, Colorado. “A man armed with incendiary devices and shouting anti-Israel slogans attacked a peaceful event held to draw attention to the plight of Israeli hostages in Gaza. “Eight individuals were injured, at least two so severel… Continue Reading
05.21.25
Thune: A Stronger America Is a Safer America
Click here to watch the video. 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, Republicans are continuing our work on a reconciliation bill that delivers for the American people. “And if I had to summarize this bill in one phrase, I would say it’s about building a stronger America. “And a stronger America, Mr. President, is a safer America. “Last week, I discussed t… Continue Reading
05.07.25
Thune: Senate Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill Will Make America Stronger
Click here to watch the video. 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, one of Republicans’ biggest priorities this year is extending the tax relief we passed in 2017 and preventing a massive tax hike on hardworking Americans. “We took a big step forward before Easter with passage of a budget resolution necessary for a final bill. “And we are rapidly moving to… Continue Reading
