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Thune Statement on Pope Francis

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement: “Pope Francis led a life of faithful witness to the Gospel,” said Thune. “He dedicated himself to spreading the Good News with joy, and he will be remembered as a humble servant of God and a … Continue Reading

Thune Joins Sean Hannity on Fox News

Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News. On the Senate’s first 100 days of the 119th Congress: “We did get the president’s Cabinet in place, the fastest rate in 20 years. We were in session for 1… Continue Reading

Thune Recaps Successful First 100 Days of 119th Congress

Click here or on the picture 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): “Well, good afternoon. “We are wrapping up our first 100 days here in the Unite… Continue Reading

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Thune Touts Successful First 100 Days of Trump Administration

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 100 days of the new Trump administration - and President Trump is delivering. “Run down elements of the Republican agenda - securing our border, restoring American strength, extending tax relief to hardworking Americans, unleashing American energy, saving taxpayer dollars, and res… Continue Reading

Thune: Senate to Prioritize Budget Reconciliation, Nominations, Repealing Burdensome Biden Regulations

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 Pope Francis, who died last Monday.   “Since he became pope in 2013, Pope Francis captured the world’s attention with his simplicity. “He had great compassion for the least among us, and he sought them out wherever he went. “In his final homily on Easter … Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Mark 100 Days of Accomplishments 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, Saturday will mark 100 days of the 119th Congress - and the Republican majority here in the Senate. “And it’s been a very productive 100 days. “We’ve had 14 weeks of the new Congress, and the Senate’s been in session and voting for 13 of those 14 weeks. “We had the longest continuous in-s… Continue Reading

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100 Days of Promises Made, Promises Kept

Senate Republicans’ First 100 Days Marked by Accomplishment After Accomplishment

Senate Republicans Are Getting President Trump’s Key Ambassadors in Place

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First 100 Days of GOP Senate Majority Has Accomplished Much, and Here’s What is Coming Next

Fox News Saturday marked 100 days of the new Republican majority in the U.S. Senate, and we’ve been keeping our foot on the gas. We’ve spent 13 weeks in session, including the longest continuous period of session in 15 years, and the Senate has taken more votes at this point than in any other Congress since at least the Reagan era. We have a lot to show for it. We confirmed the president’s Cabinet at the fastest pace in more than 20 years, despite Democrat obstruction, and we are building out … Continue Reading

Congress is Ready to Work With President Trump to Deliver on Mandate from Americans

Fox News After four years of inflation, chaos at our borders, and weakness on the world stage, the United States is turning the page. President Trump’s inauguration will usher in a new era focused on American strength - including a strong economy, a strong border and a strong military. I expect we will see the president take action immediately to secure the border and undo Biden administration policies that threaten America’s energy security. And Republicans in Congress will work tirelessly to… Continue Reading