Thune on Congress’ Generational Opportunity to Reform the Permitting Process, Lower Energy Costs

“Reforming the permitting process will help advance the kind of projects that will create new jobs, grow our economy, and increase wages.” 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,... Continue Reading

Thune Delivers Remarks on Veterans Day

“I’m grateful to all the Americans who have served our country in uniform … And I want to wish all those who have served a happy Veterans Day.” 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... Continue Reading

Thune: Important Work Remains for Senate Republicans

“[O]ver the last 22 months, we’ve been busy. And I hope everyone is ready to run through the tape. Because there’s more work to be done in the 119th Congress.” 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... Continue Reading

Thune Discusses the Work Ahead for Congress

“[W]hile Republicans are prepared to work in a bipartisan way, we will also emphatically oppose Democrats when required to protect hardworking Americans and our system of 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... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Have Abandoned Common Sense

“Will Democrats support commonsense measures like a stock purchase ban, photo ID to vote, and protection from higher energy costs? Or will they continue to play politics?” 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... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans’ Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States

“This multi-year initiative, created in Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, will invest $50 billion in all 50 states to put rural health care providers on a more sustainable footing for the future.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Help America’s Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans’ Pockets

“We’re setting the conditions for a brighter future and keeping the American Dream alive and strong for 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): “Madam President, so far this... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Are the Party of No

“Given the Democrats’ obsession with opposing President Trump and their demonstrated opposition to bipartisan cooperation, I think it’s safe to say that hardworking Americans would undoubtedly take a back seat in a Democrat-led Congress.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following... Continue Reading

Thune: Today’s Democrat Party Is the Proud Home of Socialism

“[T]here’s no doubt that the Democrat Party has moved sharply left in recent years. But this election cycle has seen the Democrat Party take a big step further – toward full-blown socialism.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats’ California Dreaming Is a Nightmare for Americans

“Democrats’ vision for the country looks a lot like the big-government vision Democrats have implemented in California.” 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 I came to... Continue Reading