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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
06.18.25
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
05.07.25
Thune: Senate Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill Will Make America Stronger
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, one of Republicans’ biggest priorities this year is extending the tax relief we passed in 2017 and preventing a massive tax hike on hardworking Americans. “We took a big step forward before Easter with passage of a budget resolution necessary for a final bill. “And we are rapidly moving to… Continue Reading
05.05.25
Thune: Small Businesses Are the Backbone of Our Economy
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 is Small Business Week. “A time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators in our communities. “The farmers and ranchers. “The sons and daughters carrying on the family business. “These hardworking Americans are the backbone of our economy - and a sign that the American Dream is … Continue Reading
04.29.25
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
04.28.25
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
04.04.25
Thune: Democrats Melt Down Over Families Keeping More of Their Hard-Earned Money
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, very soon, the Senate’s going to be voting on a budget resolution that essentially accomplishes five objectives, but at least four. “And one is to prevent a $4 trillion tax increase on the American people at the end of the year, number one. “Number two, it rebuilds our military by investin… Continue Reading
04.03.25
Thune: Senate Moves to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
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 early as today, we expect to take up a budget resolution that will lay the groundwork for delivering on the Republican agenda. “This resolution is the first step toward a final bill to make permanent the tax relief we implemented in 2017 and deliver a transformational investment in our b… Continue Reading
03.24.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Are on a Roll
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 completed a 10-week session - the Senate’s longest in-session stretch in 15 years. “It was a very busy 10 weeks filled with substantial results: “We confirmed nearly the president’s entire Cabinet - the fastest pace since the administration of George W. Bush. … Continue Reading
03.13.25
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
