Remarks
Thune: Sean Duffy Should Be Swiftly Confirmed
“There is no reason to delay this uncontroversial and qualified nominee.” 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): “I’ll be filing cloture on former Congressman Sean Duffy’s nomination to be secretary of transportation here shortly. “Yesterday, the Commerce Committee favorably reported Congressman Duffy’s nomination in a 28-0… Continue Reading
01.22.25
Thune to Senate Democrats: We Can Do This the Easy Way or the Hard Way
“Democrats have already begun stalling President Trump’s nominees - and it doesn’t seem to matter who it is.” January 22, 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, it didn’t take long. “Democrats have already begun stalling President Trump’s nominees - and it doesn’t seem to matter who it is. “Right now, the senator from … Continue Reading
01.22.25
Thune: Senate to Vote on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
“I pray for a day when we fully live up to that promise, and when the right to life of every human being, born and unborn, is respected.” January 22, 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 proceed to a vote on whether to move to the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. “It’s a simple… Continue Reading
01.21.25
Thune Highlights President Trump’s National Security Nominees
“Gone are the days of a foreign policy exporting progressive ideologies, appeasing our adversaries, and demonstrating weakness on the world stage.” January 21, 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, in his inaugural address yesterday, President Trump spoke of his confidence in America. “He spoke of the country’s future:… Continue Reading
01.20.25
Thune Congratulates President Trump on Inauguration Day
“President Trump and Republicans have been given a mandate by the American people, and the president needs to have his team in place so that we lose no time in delivering. Mr. President, along with approving President Trump’s nominees, Republicans are hard at work on our legislative priorities.” January 20, 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 del… Continue Reading
01.17.25
Thune: Senate Republicans are Committed to Reversing Biden’s Border Crisis
“If this bill had already been law, the illegal immigrant who killed Laken Riley would not have been on the streets the day that he murdered her.” January 17, 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 first bill that a new majority considers is an indication of its priorities. “The American people are rightly concerned… Continue Reading
01.17.25
Thune Introduces South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at Secretary of Homeland Security Confirmation Hearing
January 17, 2025 “I’m pleased to be able to be here today to introduce our great governor and to thank you for your consideration. I look forward to this committee acting on her nomination, and I look forward to voting for her on the floor of the United States Senate to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) at the Senate Committee on… Continue Reading
01.16.25
Thune Discusses Marco Rubio’s Vision for a Safer, More Prosperous America
“Whether he was discussing China, the Middle East, Russia, our alliances, or anything else, our colleague demonstrated his command of international affairs.” January 16, 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 Cabinet confirmation process is well underway here in the United States Senate. “Confirmation hearings began… Continue Reading
01.15.25
Thune Discusses Importance of Passing Laken Riley Act
“This bill would help reduce the chances of another tragedy like this one by requiring that illegal immigrants be detained when they are charged with theft-related crimes like the one for which Laken’s killer was cited less than five months before he killed her.” January 15, 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, thank y… Continue Reading
01.14.25
Thune Vows to Prioritize American Energy Security
“One of the best things that we can do for our national security is to ensure that we have a stable, reliable, and affordable domestic energy supply.” January 14, 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, two months after Americans soundly rejected his presidency and its policies, President Biden is doubling down. “Last we… Continue Reading
01.13.25
Thune: Laken Riley Should Still Be Alive Today
“The kind of unchecked illegal immigration we’ve experienced at our southern border under President Biden serves as an invitation to terrorists, criminals, and other dangerous individuals to enter our country.” January 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, by now I think a lot of Americans know the story of Laken Ri… Continue Reading
01.09.25
Thune Discusses Pathway to Swiftly Confirming Trump’s Cabinet
“President Trump has shown he wants to get to work quickly executing the mandate that he’s received from the American people.” January 9, 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, on November 5, President Trump was elected to be the 47th president of the United States. “By Thanksgiving, he had announced all of his Cabinet … Continue Reading
01.09.25
Thune Discusses Pathway to Swiftly Confirming Trump’s Cabinet
“President Trump has shown he wants to get to work quickly executing the mandate that he’s received from the American people.” January 9, 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, on November 5, President Trump was elected to be the 47th president of the United States. “By Thanksgiving, he had announced all of his Cabinet … Continue Reading
01.08.25
Thune Previews Senate Agenda, Key Priorities
“We have a lot of work to do. But the American people have chosen the right team to get it done.” January 8, 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 the American people gave President Trump and Republicans a mandate. “Now the time has come to begin executing on it. “Mr. President, one of the most impo… Continue Reading
01.07.25
Thune Honors President Jimmy Carter
“While I join all Americans in mourning the death of President Carter, I rejoice at the thought that he and Rosalynn are together again before the face of their Father.” January 7, 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): “Madam President, later today President Jimmy Carter will arrive here at the Capitol for the last time. “He will lie … Continue Reading
01.06.25
Thune: Republicans are United, Ready to Get to Work
“Now the work begins of delivering on our agenda.” January 6, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, in just a few minutes senators will head over to the chamber of the House of Representatives to count the electoral votes and certify the election of Donald Trump and JD Vance as president and vice president of the United States. “Today I w… Continue Reading
01.03.25
Thune Delivers First Remarks as Senate Majority Leader
“My Republican colleagues have trusted me to lead our party - and the Senate - in the next Congress, and I will work every day to be worthy of that trust.” January 3, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered his first remarks on the Senate floor as the majority leader for the 119th Congress: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, before I begin my remarks, I want to mention the deadly terrorist attack that took place in … Continue Reading
