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Thune: Democrats Must Come to their Senses, Stop Obstructing NDAA

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): “It’s been a heavy week here in the United States Senate, with the tragic and unexpected passing o… Continue Reading

Thune Joins Fox News, CNN, and Newsmax to Reflect on Decades-Long Friendship With Senator Graham

Click here to watch Fox News, here to watch CNN, and here to watch Newsmax. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News, Inside Politics on CNN, and The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax. On Senator Graham’s legacy: “On a person… Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Work to Make Americans Safer and More Prosperous Ahead of America 250

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): “This is an exciting season of our year. “We are heading up now on the 250th anniversary, a celeb… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Thune on NDAA: Democrats’ Latest National Security Hostage-Taking Exercise

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, Americans tend to trust Republicans more than Democrats when it comes to national security, and boy oh boy, do Democrats seem determined to demonstrate why that is the case. “Yesterday afternoon, Democrats voted against the National Defense Authorization Act - the annual bill that authorize… Continue Reading

Thune Calls on Democrats to Support the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act

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 my remarks this morning, I want to offer a word of welcome to the new senator from South Carolina. “Later today, we will swear in Darline Graham to fill the seat of her brother and our friend, Lindsey Graham. “And I know Darline will carry on Lindsey’s tireless service for S… Continue Reading

Thune Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham

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 come to the floor today with a heavy heart. “I look to my right and I see a desk which we in the Senate refer to and know as the John Calhoun desk. “It’s covered with a black shroud. “And on … top of that shroud is a bowl of white roses. “That, Mr. President, is Lindsey Graham’s desk. … Continue Reading

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Op-Eds

Senate Democrats, Let’s Avoid This Shutdown

Post On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the federal government will shut down if legislation isn’t passed to extend its funding. Important government programs will be suspended, government services will be shuttered and government employees, including military personnel, will temporarily be without a paycheck. Everything from certain veterans’ health care programs to food assistance for needy families could be affected. But there is no reason this needs to happen. Republicans in Congress have put forward n… Continue Reading

A Nominations Rules Change Is Coming

Breitbart For decades, Democrats and Republicans have regularly cooperated to swiftly confirm the many, many individuals selected by each president to serve in their administration. Regardless of the party in the White House, both sides have long agreed that a president deserves to have his or her administration in place, quickly. That doesn’t mean we don’t disagree. But it does mean when nominees are held up, opposed, or blocked—it’s for a legitimate purpose, not for leverage in partisan game… Continue Reading

A Generational Opportunity for Strength, Prosperity

All eyes will be on the United States Senate this week as we endeavor to pass the shared Republican agenda of American strength, security, and prosperity. With the Republican reconciliation bill, we have the opportunity to deliver. It is one that doesn’t come around often, and our country stands to benefit greatly by Republicans seizing this moment and getting this bill across the finish line. In large part, this bill is the culmination of President Trump’s campaign promises and the promises t… Continue Reading