Remarks
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: 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
01.29.25
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
01.28.25
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
01.28.25
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
01.27.25
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: 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
01.24.25
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
01.23.25
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
01.23.25
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
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
01.22.25
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
01.21.25
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
