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Thune: We Are Just Getting Started
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, senators have been seeing a lot of each other lately. “In fact, too much, some might say. “The Senate is hopefully about to wrap up its 10th consecutive week in session - the Senate’s longest in-session stretch in over 15 years. “Ten weeks that included late nights, weekend work, and eve… Continue Reading
03.06.25
Thune: The HALT Fentanyl Act Will Help Save Lives
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 just a few short weeks, President Trump has restored order to the southern border. “If initial reports are accurate, approximately 8,450 illegal immigrants were apprehended trying to cross the border last month. “Not long ago, Border Patrol would sometimes apprehend that many illegal i… Continue Reading
03.05.25
Thune: President Trump Outlined a Prosperous Vision for 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, the Senate will soon vote on its 21st Cabinet nominee: Lori Chavez-DeRemer, nominated for secretary of labor. “Ms. Chavez-DeRemer is a former congresswoman from Oregon. “She’s been a mayor and a city councilor. “And she and her husband spent 20 years building a small business. “From her… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Thune Discusses President Trump’s Strong Vision for 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, this evening President Trump will come to the Capitol to address Congress. “And I’m looking forward to hearing the president discuss his accomplishments so far and outline his vision for our country. “President Trump may have been in office for a matter of weeks, but he’s already built a c… Continue Reading
01.17.25
Thune: Senate Republicans are Committed to Reversing Biden’s Border Crisis
“If this bill had already been law, the illegal immigrant who killed Laken Riley would not have been on the streets the day that he murdered her.” January 17, 2025 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, the first bill that a new majority considers is an indication of its priorities. “The American people are rightly concerned… Continue Reading
01.17.25
Thune Introduces South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at Secretary of Homeland Security Confirmation Hearing
January 17, 2025 “I’m pleased to be able to be here today to introduce our great governor and to thank you for your consideration. I look forward to this committee acting on her nomination, and I look forward to voting for her on the floor of the United States Senate to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) at the Senate Committee on… Continue Reading
01.15.25
Thune Discusses Importance of Passing Laken Riley Act
“This bill would help reduce the chances of another tragedy like this one by requiring that illegal immigrants be detained when they are charged with theft-related crimes like the one for which Laken’s killer was cited less than five months before he killed her.” January 15, 2025 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, thank y… Continue Reading
01.13.25
Thune: Laken Riley Should Still Be Alive Today
“The kind of unchecked illegal immigration we’ve experienced at our southern border under President Biden serves as an invitation to terrorists, criminals, and other dangerous individuals to enter our country.” January 13, 2025 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, by now I think a lot of Americans know the story of Laken Ri… Continue Reading
01.08.25
Thune Previews Senate Agenda, Key Priorities
“We have a lot of work to do. But the American people have chosen the right team to get it done.” January 8, 2025 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, this past November the American people gave President Trump and Republicans a mandate. “Now the time has come to begin executing on it. “Mr. President, one of the most impo… Continue Reading
