Remarks
Thune: Senate Republicans Lay Groundwork for Massive Investment in Border 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, early Friday morning the Senate passed a budget resolution to lay the groundwork for border, energy, and national security legislation. “We considered a lot of amendments from my Democrat colleagues - not one of which, interestingly enough, was centered on border security, and very few of w… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Want to Make President Trump’s 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, one of the most significant accomplishments of the first Trump administration was the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “This comprehensive bill reduced tax rates for every income bracket, doubled the child tax credit, nearly doubled the standard… deduction, and enacted pro-growth polic… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Thune: Kash Patel Will Restore the Integrity of the FBI, Keep Americans Safe
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 one month since President Trump took the oath of office. “Since January 20, the Senate has been hard at work confirming the president’s Cabinet nominees - 18 confirmed so far. “President Trump has more of his team in place today than any president has had at this point since 2001… Continue Reading
02.19.25
Thune: Kelly Loeffler to Bring Accountability and Transparency to SBA
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 to confirm former Senator Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration. “Small business is in Kelly Loeffler’s blood. “She grew up on her family’s fourth-generation farm in Illinois. “In addition to the farm, her dad ran a small trucking compan… Continue Reading
02.19.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Are Committed to Quickly Enacting the President’s Agenda
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): “Well, good afternoon, everyone. “As it stands today, the Senate has confirmed 18 Cabinet or Cabinet-level nominations for the Trump administration. “And that will put us at the fastest rate in getting nominees through the Senate confirmation process since 2001. “So, we’re encouraged with how t… Continue Reading
02.18.25
Thune: Democrats’ Disarray Meets Hypocrisy
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 only took four years. “Just four years for the Democrat leader to become concerned about inflation. “Shocking! “Last week, the Democrat leader came down to the floor multiple times to complain about January’s inflation numbers. “Inflation numbers that he blamed on - get this - Preside… Continue Reading
02.18.25
Thune: Howard Lutnick Will Bring a “Get It Done” Approach to the Department of Commerce
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 Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of commerce. “The secretary of commerce has an important job. “He or she is charged with promoting American industry at home and abroad, and keeping our economy competitive both … Continue Reading
02.13.25
Thune: Brooke Rollins Understands the Mission of USDA
February 13, 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, anybody who knows me well knows that I say this a lot - and that is that agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota and the lifeblood of our country. “And farmers and ranchers are hard at work every single day to feed America and the world. “But what I hear lately fr… Continue Reading
02.13.25
Thune to Introduce Death Tax Repeal Act
February 13, 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 I will introduce a bill to repeal the death tax. “As I mentioned, as a resident of a rural state filled with family farms and ranches, I have made death tax repeal a priority for a long time. “And I was proud to help secure a doubling of the death tax exemp… Continue Reading
02.12.25
Thune Commends President Trump for Taking Decisive Action to Secure the 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, President Trump’s border czar was at the Capitol yesterday to update Republican senators on the progress the administration is making on arresting and deporting criminals here illegally. “And it’s difficult to believe some of the individuals they’ve arrested were still in the country. “Mem… Continue Reading
02.11.25
Thune Supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Plan to Make HHS a Collaborative and Transparent Agency
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 will consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of health and human services. “President Trump has tapped Mr. Kennedy to lead the charge in making America healthy again - something that’s been a concern of Mr. Kennedy’s throughout his career. “And… Continue Reading
02.10.25
Thune: Tulsi Gabbard Will Protect All Americans, Safeguard Our National Interests
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, this week the Senate will be considering its 14th nominee for President Trump’s Cabinet: Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. “Ms. Gabbard is a patriot. “She’s someone who’s motivated by service. “And she’s been serving her country and community since she was 21 years ol… Continue Reading
02.06.25
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
02.06.25
Thune Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.S. Capitol
February 6, 2025 Click here to download high-resolution photos and here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, earlier this morning I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu here in the Capitol. “We had a good discussion about Israel’s security and about the imperative of the return of th… 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 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
02.04.25
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
02.03.25
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
