Remarks
Thune Commemorates Memorial Day
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): “This month I’ve had the privilege of welcoming two groups of South Dakota veterans to Washington during Honor Flight visits. “I went simply to say hello and to thank these men and women for their service to our country. “This is something I’ve done for many years, and it is always an occasion that inspir… Continue Reading
05.22.25
Thune: Senate Ready to Equip Trump in Ukraine Peace Talks
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): “For the last four months, President Trump has gone to extraordinary lengths to bring an end to the bloodshed in Ukraine, and we here in the Senate commend him for those efforts. “Now the ball is in Putin’s court. “It’s time for him to come to the table in good faith and make a serious proposal for an imm… Continue Reading
05.22.25
Thune Condemns Tragic Shooting at Capital Jewish Museum in D.C.
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 need to mention the shooting that occurred last night outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., held by the American Jewish Committee. “From everything we know so far, it is appallingly clear that event attendees were deliberately targeted. “And t… Continue Reading
05.21.25
Thune: Senate Will Determine Future of Biden’s California EV Mandate
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 facing a novel situation here in the Senate. “And for the sake of my Democrat colleagues, who seem more than a little confused as to what’s going on here, let me just review the situation. “We have received from the House joint resolutions of disapproval that meet all the statutory… Continue Reading
05.21.25
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, Republicans are continuing our work on a reconciliation bill that delivers for the American people. “And if I had to summarize this bill in one phrase, I would say it’s about building a stronger America. “And a stronger America, Mr. President, is a safer America. “Last week, I discussed t… Continue Reading
05.20.25
Thune: Senate to Overturn California Waiver Rules
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 we’re going to be moving to take up Congressional Review Act resolutions to overturn Clean Air Act preemption waivers the Environmental Protection Agency granted to California that allow California to dictate emissions standards for the whole country - effectively imposing a nation… Continue Reading
05.19.25
Thune to Democrats on Bipartisan Stablecoin Bill: No More Excuses
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 evening, we’re going to once again vote to begin consideration of the GENIUS Act. “And I’m hoping that the second time will be the charm. “We were here 11 days ago, Mr. President, in the same place, when Democrats inexplicably chose to block this legislation. “The question is: Why? … Continue Reading
05.15.25
Thune: Grateful for Law Enforcement Officers’ Service and Sacrifice This National Police Week
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 Police Week this week - the yearly observance recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s law enforcement officers. “Mr. President, they are a special breed - the men and women who safeguard our communities. “I’m a dad and a grandfather, and I think every parent knows that … Continue Reading
05.14.25
Thune: Trump Administration Restores Control at the Southern Border
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 today, I want to say a word about our former colleague Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond who passed away yesterday at the age of 86. “Kit Bond dedicated his life to serving the people of Missouri. “After serving as state auditor, he became Missouri’s youngest governor at the… Continue Reading
05.13.25
Thune: I’ll Never Stop Fighting for Ellsworth Air Force Base
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, the month of May is a special time to celebrate the Americans who serve our country in uniform. “May is Military Appreciation Month. “On Saturday, we celebrate those currently serving on Armed Forces Day. “And toward the end of the month, on Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their l… Continue Reading
05.12.25
Thune: Democrats Draw Up Familiar Play: Obstruction, Division, Distraction
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 longtime Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who died on Thursday. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. “I also want to mention Cardinal Robert Prevost, who on Thursday became Pope Leo XIV. “And I want to extend my congratulations … Continue Reading
05.08.25
Thune: Senate Democrats Inexplicably Filibuster Bipartisan Stablecoin 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, let me just say that Democrats have just used the filibuster for the fourth time this year. “Why? “Well, in this case, no one really knows. “This is a bipartisan issue. “It’s a bipartisan bill. “And it had a bipartisan process from the very beginning. “And if Democrats were interested… Continue Reading
05.08.25
Thune: Full Steam Ahead 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, it’s been well over a decade since the term ‘cryptocurrency’ entered our lexicon. “Like many innovations, cryptocurrencies were at first seen as a novelty - something used by few and understood by even fewer. “But that changed quickly. “More people began using and purchasing digital asset… 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
05.06.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Lift Unnecessary Government 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, as I said on the floor yesterday, when I meet with South Dakota business owners, I often tell them to let [me] know: how can we help? - even if that means getting out of the way. “Because that’s often what the government needs to do: get out of the way. “It’s a foreign concept to the gover… 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
05.01.25
Thune: 100th Howard Wood Dakota Relays Celebrates Tradition, Community, and Sportsmanship
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, tomorrow afternoon runners will take their marks for the 100th running of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. “I have to say, Mr. President, I look forward to this event every year. “It’s more than a track meet. “It’s one of the hallmarks of sports in South Dakota. “And an incredible traditio… Continue Reading
04.30.25
Thune: Senate GOP to Rein in Burdensome Biden-Era 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, over the last four years the Biden administration subjected Americans to an onslaught of regulations. “Altogether, the Biden regulatory agenda cost $1.8 trillion. “It heaped thousands of hours of paperwork on business owners, energy producers, and other hardworking Americans. “And to what… 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
