Remarks
Currently showing results related to Nominations
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
03.05.25
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
03.03.25
Thune: Linda McMahon is Focused on Students’ Success
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 vote later today to confirm Linda McMahon to be secretary of education. “Mrs. McMahon is an accomplished businesswoman and public servant. “She is known for her role in building World Wrestling Entertainment - better known as WWE - from a small operation to a large and th… Continue Reading
02.13.25
Thune: Brooke Rollins Understands the Mission of USDA
February 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, anybody who knows me well knows that I say this a lot - and that is that agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota and the lifeblood of our country. “And farmers and ranchers are hard at work every single day to feed America and the world. “But what I hear lately fr… Continue Reading
02.05.25
Thune Supports Russell Vought’s Vision to Target Government Waste, Rein in Spending
February 5, 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, tomorrow the Senate will be voting on the nomination of Russell Vought to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. “I could talk about the extensive experience, policy experience, that has helped prepare him for this position. “But Mr. Vought has an even bigg… Continue Reading
02.05.25
Thune: From Cabinet Confirmations to Legislation, the Senate is Focused on Results
February 5, 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, while our focus in the Senate has been on nominees, we have managed to work in votes on a few pieces of legislation. “And last week, the president signed one of those pieces of legislation into law. “The Laken Riley Act, which the president signed last Wednesday, is Con… Continue Reading
02.04.25
Thune Discusses Scott Turner’s Plan to Revamp the Department of Housing and Urban Development
February 4, 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 Senate will also soon vote on the nomination of Scott Turner to be secretary of housing and urban development. “This is an important role. “Our country is facing a housing crisis affecting big cities, rural areas, tribal lands - literally every part of our country. … Continue Reading
02.04.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Are Committed to Confirming President Trump’s Cabinet as Quickly as Possible
February 4, 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. I think as everybody knows, the focus of the Senate right now is working through the president’s nominations. “We have made considerable headway there. “After this week, we will be confirming the president’s nominees at virtually twice the rate of 2021 and 20… Continue Reading
02.04.25
Thune: Pam Bondi Will Restore Faith in the Justice System
February 4, 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, later today the Senate will vote on the nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as attorney general. “Ms. Bondi is an experienced prosecutor who’s earned a reputation as a tenacious lawyer who’s tough on crime. “In her 18 years as a state prosecutor in Florida’s Hillsborough C… Continue Reading
02.03.25
Thune Supports Chris Wright’s Bold Energy Agenda
February 3, 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, last week the Senate processed two members of President Trump’s energy team. “We confirmed Lee Zeldin to be administrator of the EPA in a bipartisan vote. “Doug Burgum received 79 votes when he was confirmed to be secretary of the interior. “And today we will complete … Continue Reading
02.03.25
Thune Discusses Doug Collins’ Plan to Uphold Our Nation’s Commitment to Our Veterans
February 3, 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 Senate will also soon vote on the nomination of former Congressman Doug Collins to be secretary of veterans affairs. “Caring for the men and women who have served our country is an important obligation, and one that President Trump takes very seriously. “Veterans ar… Continue Reading
01.30.25
Thune: Doug Burgum Knows That America’s Natural Resources are Our Greatest National Asset
January 30, 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, later today the Senate will vote on former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s nomination to be secretary of the interior. “Governor Burgum knows that America’s natural resources are our greatest national asset. “And in the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt, he believes energy … Continue Reading
01.27.25
Thune Discusses Sean Duffy’s Plan for a Safer, More Efficient Transportation System
“[H]e has a proven track record of working with Republicans and Democrats to deliver good infrastructure for the people we all serve.” January 27, 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 afternoon we will also be voting to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sean Duffy to be secretary of transportation. “Mr. Duffy b… Continue Reading
01.27.25
Thune Discusses Scott Bessent’s Vision for a Thriving, Competitive Economy
“I am committed to working with Mr. Bessent and the Trump administration to continue to protect American businesses and ensure that we do not enter into agreements that put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage next to their foreign counterparts.” January 27, 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, later today we will hold a … Continue Reading
01.24.25
Thune: Weekend Work Ahead in the Senate
“I will continue to ensure that the Senate works as quickly as possible to get all of President Trump’s nominees in place.” January 24, 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, over the next couple of days the Senate will consider two more of the president’s nominees - Kristi Noem to be secretary of homeland security, and … Continue Reading
01.23.25
Thune: Sean Duffy Should Be Swiftly Confirmed
“There is no reason to delay this uncontroversial and qualified nominee.” 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): “I’ll be filing cloture on former Congressman Sean Duffy’s nomination to be secretary of transportation here shortly. “Yesterday, the Commerce Committee favorably reported Congressman Duffy’s nomination in a 28-0… Continue Reading
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
01.21.25
Thune Highlights President Trump’s National Security Nominees
“Gone are the days of a foreign policy exporting progressive ideologies, appeasing our adversaries, and demonstrating weakness on the world stage.” January 21, 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, in his inaugural address yesterday, President Trump spoke of his confidence in America. “He spoke of the country’s future:… Continue Reading
01.20.25
Thune Congratulates President Trump on Inauguration Day
“President Trump and Republicans have been given a mandate by the American people, and the president needs to have his team in place so that we lose no time in delivering. Mr. President, along with approving President Trump’s nominees, Republicans are hard at work on our legislative priorities.” January 20, 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 del… 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
