03.13.25

Thune Calls Out Democrats’ Willingness to Shut Down the Government

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, as the expression goes, it’s time for Democrats to fish or cut bait. “We have two days until government funding expires. “And Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they’re going to shut down the government. “So far it… Continue Reading

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01.29.25

Thune: Democrats Turn Their Backs on Israel, Block ICC Sanctions Bill

January 29, 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, yesterday afternoon my Democrat colleagues - and when I say my Democrat colleagues, I mean all of my Democrat colleagues, with one exception - chose to block legislation to sanction individuals at the International Criminal Court who participate in investigations or prose… Continue Reading

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01.28.25

Thune: Democrats Are in Disarray

“I’m hopeful - particularly on these noms that we know have broad, bipartisan support, that have come out of the committees with big margins - that they allow the president to get his people into place so that he can implement his agenda.” January 28, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon. “Today finds the De… Continue Reading

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01.23.25

Thune Calls Out Democrats’ Filibuster Flip-Flop

“I expect that Democrats will continue to display a renewed enthusiasm for the filibuster during this Congress.” January 23, 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, I think we all remember the situation just a few short months ago, in the leadup to the election. “Democrat senators and Senate candidates were declaring the… Continue Reading

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01.22.25

Thune to Senate Democrats: We Can Do This the Easy Way or the Hard Way

“Democrats have already begun stalling President Trump’s nominees - and it doesn’t seem to matter who it is.” January 22, 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, it didn’t take long. “Democrats have already begun stalling President Trump’s nominees - and it doesn’t seem to matter who it is. “Right now, the senator from … Continue Reading