Remarks
Thune: A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity for American Safety, Strength, and Prosperity
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): “Thank you, Mr. President. “Mr. President, we’re going to vote here real soon on a bill that’s been worked on for many, many months. “And I want to start by thanking the staff on the committees, the relevant committees, the floor staff. “Everybody that’s been around that has to put in the hours and get u… Continue Reading
06.28.25
Thune: This is Our Moment to Deliver 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, we have before us today a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver legislation to create a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. “With one bill, we can deliver on a number of priorities: “Tax relief for hardworking Americans. “Economic growth. “A stronger national defense. “A… Continue Reading
06.27.25
Thune: Republicans’ Bill Delivers on Mandate From the Voters
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 November the American people elected President Trump and a Republican Congress with a clear mandate. “And since taking control in Washington this year, we’ve been working to deliver on our promise of a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. “Now we have the opportunity to pass … Continue Reading
06.25.25
Thune: Republicans Will Prevent Massive Tax Hike on Families
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, next year - if Congress fails to act - a typical family will face a $1,700 tax hike. "A typical family in South Dakota will face a $2,500 tax hike. "Republicans are determined to make sure that that doesn't happen. "And later this week we'll consider our reconciliation bill that will prev… Continue Reading
06.24.25
Thune Marks Third 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): “Madam President, today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and returning the question of abortion to the people and their elected representatives. “And three years on, there is much to celebrate. “New protections for unborn Americans now exist in many… Continue Reading
06.24.25
Thune: Republicans’ Agenda Makes Our Country Stronger and Our Communities Safer
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 are rapidly approaching floor consideration of our reconciliation bill - and the opportunity to make a historic investment in our nation’s security. “I think it’s difficult to overstate the opportunity that we have here with this bill. “With just a single piece of legislation, we have… Continue Reading
06.23.25
Thune: Iran Can Never Have a Nuclear Weapon
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, before I begin my remarks this afternoon, I want to speak briefly about Iran. “For decades, the regime in Iran and its terrorist proxies have sought to sow chaos and violence throughout the Middle East. “They’ve threatened ‘Death to America’ and to wipe Israel off the map. “All the whil… Continue Reading
06.23.25
Thune: Republicans’ Bill to Deliver Big Wins for 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): “Madam President, we are getting closer to passing a bill that will help make America stronger and more prosperous - “A bill that will ensure that working families can keep more of their hard-earned money. “That will help small businesses grow and create jobs. “Strengthen America’s farms and ranches. “… Continue Reading
06.18.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Secure Permanent Tax Relief for Hardworking 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, on Monday afternoon the Senate Finance Committee released the text of the centerpiece of our reconciliation bill - making the tax relief we passed in 2017 permanent. “The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced tax rates for every income bracket, doubled the child tax credit, and nearly double… Continue Reading
06.17.25
Thune Remarks on Horrific Shootings in Minnesota
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, like all Americans, I was horrified to hear about this weekend’s shootings of two state lawmakers in Minnesota and their spouses. “Melissa Hortman, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband Mark were murdered on Saturday, and John Hoffman, a member of the state Se… Continue Reading
06.17.25
Thune Remarks on Israeli Airstrikes in Iran
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, for far too long, the mullahs in Iran have publicly aspired to wipe Israel off the face of the map. “And for decades, they have fomented a campaign of terror throughout the Middle East, threatening Israel and innocents everywhere and destabilizing the entire region. “It was Hamas who kille… Continue Reading
06.17.25
Thune: Republicans’ Bill Protects, Preserves, and Strengthens Medicaid
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): “Well, Mr. President, Democrats continue to melt down over the reconciliation bill that Republicans are getting ready to consider. “And their statements continue to be heavy on the hysteria, and short on the facts. “And nowhere is this more true than on the subject of the bill’s Medicaid provisions. “To … Continue Reading
06.12.25
Thune: Republicans Fight Against Fentanyl Scourge
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, our friends in the House will be voting on the HALT Fentanyl Act. “This is important legislation, and I’m glad that it will soon be on its way to the president’s desk. “I don’t need to tell anybody about the terrible impact of drug overdoses in this country - many of them caus… Continue Reading
06.11.25
Thune: Senate to Vote on the Bipartisan GENIUS 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, a significant number of Americans are engaging with cryptocurrency. “That includes Americans who use stablecoins. “And then there are the individuals and businesses around the world that access the American dollar through the use of dollar-backed stablecoins. “Mr. President, stablecoins … Continue Reading
06.10.25
Thune: Senate Committees Continue to Drive Progress on Reconciliation Bill
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, work on reconciliation continues apace, and we are getting very close to the final bill. “Since I spoke on the floor on this topic last week, two more committees have released their sections of the bill text - the Banking Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Tim Scott, and the Commer… Continue Reading
06.09.25
Thune: Democrats Are Disconnected and Proud of It
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’re rapidly approaching floor consideration of our reconciliation bill, and Democrats are melting down. “I’m pretty sure the Democrat leader was on the floor every day last week bemoaning the bill and emphasizing how Democrats are going to fight with everything they’ve got. “That’s righ… Continue Reading
06.05.25
Thune: Pedal to the Metal
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, for many months now, we’ve been laying the groundwork for legislation to make tax relief for hardworking Americans permanent and invest in our security to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America. “And we are very nearly there. “It’s been an exciting week in the Senate, with th… Continue Reading
06.04.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Restore American Energy Dominance
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, Senate Republicans are continuing to work on a reconciliation bill that makes America stronger and more prosperous. “And an important component of this bill is what it does on energy. “Republicans spent a lot of time last year talking about how the Biden administration’s hostility to conve… Continue Reading
06.03.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Keeping Our Foot on the Gas
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’re entering the sixth month of Republican leadership in Washington. “We’ve already delivered some significant wins for the American people - and there’s so much more on the way. “When this Congress began, we got right to work getting President Trump’s Cabinet in place. “We confirmed 21… Continue Reading
06.02.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Charging Ahead to Deliver President Trump’s 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, before I begin, I want to mention Sunday’s attack in Boulder, Colorado. “A man armed with incendiary devices and shouting anti-Israel slogans attacked a peaceful event held to draw attention to the plight of Israeli hostages in Gaza. “Eight individuals were injured, at least two so severel… Continue Reading
