Remarks
Thune: Democrats Are the Double Standard Specialists
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 getting up, now, close to the time to vote on the Vought nomination. “And it’s been a 30-hour discussion, conversation, and some of which I think is perhaps instructive. “I mean, I would argue - I’d make an argument, honestly, that through multiple administrations, that Congress has … Continue Reading
02.05.25
Thune: From Cabinet Confirmations to Legislation, the Senate is Focused on Results
February 5, 2025 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, while our focus in the Senate has been on nominees, we have managed to work in votes on a few pieces of legislation. “And last week, the president signed one of those pieces of legislation into law. “The Laken Riley Act, which the president signed last Wednesday, is Con… Continue Reading
02.05.25
Thune Supports Russell Vought’s Vision to Target Government Waste, Rein in Spending
February 5, 2025 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 the Senate will be voting on the nomination of Russell Vought to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. “I could talk about the extensive experience, policy experience, that has helped prepare him for this position. “But Mr. Vought has an even bigg… Continue Reading
02.04.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Are Committed to Confirming President Trump’s Cabinet as Quickly as Possible
February 4, 2025 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): “Good afternoon. I think as everybody knows, the focus of the Senate right now is working through the president’s nominations. “We have made considerable headway there. “After this week, we will be confirming the president’s nominees at virtually twice the rate of 2021 and 20… Continue Reading
02.04.25
Thune Discusses Scott Turner’s Plan to Revamp the Department of Housing and Urban Development
February 4, 2025 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 also soon vote on the nomination of Scott Turner to be secretary of housing and urban development. “This is an important role. “Our country is facing a housing crisis affecting big cities, rural areas, tribal lands - literally every part of our country. … Continue Reading
02.04.25
Thune: Pam Bondi Will Restore Faith in the Justice System
February 4, 2025 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 the Senate will vote on the nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as attorney general. “Ms. Bondi is an experienced prosecutor who’s earned a reputation as a tenacious lawyer who’s tough on crime. “In her 18 years as a state prosecutor in Florida’s Hillsborough C… Continue Reading
02.03.25
Thune Supports Chris Wright’s Bold Energy Agenda
February 3, 2025 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 the Senate processed two members of President Trump’s energy team. “We confirmed Lee Zeldin to be administrator of the EPA in a bipartisan vote. “Doug Burgum received 79 votes when he was confirmed to be secretary of the interior. “And today we will complete … Continue Reading
02.03.25
Thune Discusses Doug Collins’ Plan to Uphold Our Nation’s Commitment to Our Veterans
February 3, 2025 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 also soon vote on the nomination of former Congressman Doug Collins to be secretary of veterans affairs. “Caring for the men and women who have served our country is an important obligation, and one that President Trump takes very seriously. “Veterans ar… Continue Reading
01.30.25
Thune Thanks Dedicated Capitol Workers, Congressional Staff, and Law Enforcement
January 30, 2025 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’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, not one of us would last a day here in Congress without our staffs. “But, Mr. President, it’s not just our staffs. “There are a lot of other people on this campus who are essential to ensuring the continued running of this inst… Continue Reading
01.30.25
Thune Comments on the Tragic Plane Crash in D.C.
January 30, 2025 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 comment on last night’s horrific tragedy. “As most now know, last night around 9:00 p.m. a passenger flight out of Wichita, Kansas coming into Reagan National Airport collided with a Blackhawk helicopter based out of Fort Belvoir. “As recovery … Continue Reading
01.30.25
Thune: Doug Burgum Knows That America’s Natural Resources are Our Greatest National Asset
January 30, 2025 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 the Senate will vote on former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s nomination to be secretary of the interior. “Governor Burgum knows that America’s natural resources are our greatest national asset. “And in the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt, he believes energy … Continue Reading
01.29.25
Thune: Democrats Turn Their Backs on Israel, Block ICC Sanctions Bill
January 29, 2025 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, yesterday afternoon my Democrat colleagues - and when I say my Democrat colleagues, I mean all of my Democrat colleagues, with one exception - chose to block legislation to sanction individuals at the International Criminal Court who participate in investigations or prose… Continue Reading
01.29.25
Thune: Restoring Energy Dominance Will Require an All-of-the-Above Approach
January 29, 2025 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 set our energy security on a dangerous path. “Administration policies created serious uncertainty for energy producers. “The administration sharply restricted oil and gas development. “New government regulations threate… Continue Reading
01.28.25
Thune: Democrats Are in Disarray
“I’m hopeful - particularly on these noms that we know have broad, bipartisan support, that have come out of the committees with big margins - that they allow the president to get his people into place so that he can implement his agenda.” January 28, 2025 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): “Good afternoon. “Today finds the De… Continue Reading
01.28.25
Thune: Senate to Vote on ICC Sanctions Legislation
“The bill before us today will sanction foreign individuals who are involved in ICC efforts to investigate, arrest, or prosecute U.S. citizens or citizens of U.S. allies that are not party to the ICC.” January 28, 2025 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 past November, in an extraordinary and illegitimate move, the In… Continue Reading
01.27.25
Thune Discusses Sean Duffy’s Plan for a Safer, More Efficient Transportation System
“[H]e has a proven track record of working with Republicans and Democrats to deliver good infrastructure for the people we all serve.” January 27, 2025 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 afternoon we will also be voting to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sean Duffy to be secretary of transportation. “Mr. Duffy b… Continue Reading
01.27.25
Thune Discusses Scott Bessent’s Vision for a Thriving, Competitive Economy
“I am committed to working with Mr. Bessent and the Trump administration to continue to protect American businesses and ensure that we do not enter into agreements that put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage next to their foreign counterparts.” January 27, 2025 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 we will hold a … Continue Reading
01.24.25
Thune Speaks at National March for Life Rally
“I want you to look around, look around you today, at the tens of thousands of Americans who will march up Capitol Hill with you today, and I want you to remember, you are not alone.” January 24, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the 52nd annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Well, good afternoon, pro-lifers! “It feels like a South Dakota day here. “Ladies and g… Continue Reading
01.24.25
Thune: Weekend Work Ahead in the Senate
“I will continue to ensure that the Senate works as quickly as possible to get all of President Trump’s nominees in place.” January 24, 2025 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 next couple of days the Senate will consider two more of the president’s nominees - Kristi Noem to be secretary of homeland security, and … Continue Reading
01.23.25
Thune Calls Out Democrats’ Filibuster Flip-Flop
“I expect that Democrats will continue to display a renewed enthusiasm for the filibuster during this Congress.” January 23, 2025 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 think we all remember the situation just a few short months ago, in the leadup to the election. “Democrat senators and Senate candidates were declaring the… Continue Reading
