Thune Urges Colleagues to Support Clean, Bipartisan Bill to Fund the Government

“Funding the government is our most basic responsibility as members of Congress. And we owe it to the American people to get that job done – and done now.” 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:... Continue Reading

Thune on Senate Advancement of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act

“President Trump has made his commitment to ending this war and bringing peace to Ukraine very clear. This bill will help him do that.”... Continue Reading

Thune Eulogizes Senator Lindsey Graham at Capitol Memorial Service

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered a eulogy at Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) memorial service at the U.S. Capitol. Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. Vice President, Darline – Senator Graham – Larry, members of the Graham family, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. “It’s difficult... Continue Reading

Thune on Jay Clayton’s Nomination

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’re going to move on the nomination of Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence. “Amid a heightened threat environment, having a... Continue Reading

Thune Reflects on His South Dakota Roots and Values that Shaped Him

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 weekend I headed back to Jones County, South Dakota, for my high school reunion. “It’s been a... Continue Reading

Thune Hopeful Democrats Will Cooperate in Funding the Government

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 is in the middle of a busy work period, and we have a lot to accomplish in... Continue Reading

Thune: The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Invests in Future Generations

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, every parent wants to give their kids a better life than they had. “So parents spend a lot of... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Embrace Far-Left Agenda

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, at the beginning of last year the New York Times took a poll of American voters. “And the headline... Continue Reading

Thune Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

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 recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – the 250th birthday of our country. “On... Continue Reading

Thune on NDAA: Democrats’ Latest National Security Hostage-Taking Exercise

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, Americans tend to trust Republicans more than Democrats when it comes to national security, and boy oh boy, do... Continue Reading