Remarks
Thune: Democrats Embrace Far-Left Agenda
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, at the beginning of last year the New York Times took a poll of American voters. “And the headline captures their results: “This is what it said: ‘Many Americans Say the Democratic Party Does Not Share Their Priorities.’ “Let me repeat that, Mr. President. “‘Many Americans Say the Democr… Continue Reading
07.16.26
Thune Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
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, we recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - the 250th birthday of our country. “On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration. “The document laid out the causes which impelled the colonists’ separation from Great Britain. … Continue Reading
07.15.26
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
07.14.26
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
07.13.26
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
06.24.26
Thune Marks Fourth Anniversary of Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision
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, today we mark four years since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision - the landmark Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and returning the question of abortion to the people and their elected representatives. “Roe was, quite simply, terrible constitutional law - a fact that’s been ac… Continue Reading
06.23.26
Thune: A Stronger America Is a Safer 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, I spoke on the floor yesterday about the landmark bill Republicans passed last year: the Working Families Tax Cuts bill. “And I talked about how this bill fits into Republicans’ efforts to turn things around in our country. “Turn things around by putting more money in Americans’ pockets. … Continue Reading
06.22.26
Thune: The Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered Major Wins 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): “Madam President, we’re approaching one year since the Working Families Tax Cuts became law. “For nearly a year now, the American people have been seeing the benefits of this bill. “From a more secure border to a stronger military. “Larger paychecks and bigger refunds. “Support for farmers and ranchers.… Continue Reading
06.18.26
Thune: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Makes Life More Affordable for Americans
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 week the Senate takes a big step forward on an issue that’s important to many Americans. “And that’s homeownership. “Whether you read about it in the news or hear about it in conversation with friends and family members, most people know that the dream of homeownership is out of reach… Continue Reading
06.17.26
Thune: Senate to Prioritize Passage of NDAA
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, a U.S. Army Apache helicopter went down off the coast of Oman. “Within two hours, a rescue boat had located the pilots. “But this was not an ordinary rescue boat, Mr. President. “For the first time ever, an unmanned sea drone was sent to pick up the pilots and bring them to saf… Continue Reading
06.16.26
Thune: Democrats Break All the Wrong Records
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 don’t think at this point there are too many people who think Democrats were actually interested in reforms of Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “Because it was pretty clear from their actions that they were not. “If you’re interested in getting reforms, you don’t sa… Continue Reading
06.15.26
Thune on Jay Clayton’s Nomination and Consequences of Democrats’ FISA Lapse
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, on Thursday President Trump nominated Jay Clayton - the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York - to be the director of national intelligence. “He has an impressive resume, with experience in both the public sector and the private sector. “And he has the kind of skill set necessary for managing issue… Continue Reading
06.11.26
Thune on Democrats’ Refusal to Prioritize National Security
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, Senate Republicans passed legislation to fund Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the next three years. “On Tuesday, House Republicans passed the legislation. “And yesterday, the president signed the bill into law. “Mr. President, I’m proud that we got thi… Continue Reading
06.10.26
Thune: The Working Families Tax Cuts Is Delivering for Working Americans
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 almost a year since Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts. “One year since Republicans delivered permanent tax relief to the American people and put more money in their pockets. “And I’m proud to say that it’s working. “Mr. President, at the start of this year, hardwo… Continue Reading
06.09.26
Thune: Democrats Must Not Expose Americans to the Consequences of Letting FISA Section 702 Lapse
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 four days, authorization for our nation’s most critical intelligence-gathering tool will expire. “Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to target the digital information of foreign actors located outside of the United States for specific nati… Continue Reading
06.08.26
Thune: Republicans Thwart Democrats’ Pursuit of “Defund the Police 2.0”
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, sometimes I have to wonder if Democrats remember the last election - and how four years of record-breaking illegal immigration on President Biden’s watch helped hand the House, the Senate, and the White House to Republicans. “Because to watch the Democrat Party right now, you’d think that 2… Continue Reading
06.04.26
Thune: Republicans Invest in Border Security, Democrats Undermine Law Enforcement
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 expect there will be a lot of amendments today on a lot of topics. “So I wanted to take just a minute to focus in on the essence of the bill that we are on, that we will be considering and voting on today. “It’s a simple bill, Mr. President. “It will do nothing more than fund Border Pat… Continue Reading
06.03.26
Thune: Trump Accounts Set Kids Up for 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, as of tomorrow, we will be one month away from the opening date for Trump Accounts. “These are new, tax-advantaged investment accounts for children created by Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts. “And as of a few days ago, parents can now download the new app for Trump Accounts. “The a… Continue Reading
06.02.26
Thune Commemorates C-SPAN’s 40th Senate Anniversary and Discusses Recent Work in South Dakota
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 we begin our proceedings this morning, I want to take a moment to recognize a milestone here in the Senate. “On this day 40 years ago, C-SPAN broadcast the United States Senate for the very first time. “On June 2, 1986, the American people were able to turn on their televisions and see … Continue Reading
06.01.26
Thune to Democrats: Enforcing the Law Isn’t A Choice
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, enforcing our nation’s laws is not optional. “Securing our borders isn’t optional. “And supporting the men and women who do this important work - funding law enforcement - isn’t optional either. “That should go without saying. “But unfortunately, Mr. President, members of the Democrat Pa… Continue Reading
