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Thune: The One Big Beautiful Bill to Provide Much-Needed Resources to 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): “Madam President, during the month of June, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded a total of 9,306 encounters at our southern border. “9,306. “For the entire month of June. “It’s difficult to overstate just how much progress this reflects. “Under President Biden, monthly encounte… Continue Reading
07.09.25
Thune Touts Senate Republicans’ Successful First Six Months in Majority
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 now at the six-month mark of the 119th Congress - and it’s been an incredibly productive six months here in the Senate. “We had the longest continuous work period in 15 years. “We’ve taken more roll call votes so far this year than at the same point in any year since at least 1989. … Continue Reading
06.28.25
Thune: This is Our Moment to Deliver for the American People
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 have before us today a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver legislation to create a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. “With one bill, we can deliver on a number of priorities: “Tax relief for hardworking Americans. “Economic growth. “A stronger national defense. “A… Continue Reading
06.27.25
Thune: Republicans’ Bill Delivers on Mandate From the Voters
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 November the American people elected President Trump and a Republican Congress with a clear mandate. “And since taking control in Washington this year, we’ve been working to deliver on our promise of a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. “Now we have the opportunity to pass … Continue Reading
06.12.25
Thune: Republicans Fight Against Fentanyl Scourge
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, our friends in the House will be voting on the HALT Fentanyl Act. “This is important legislation, and I’m glad that it will soon be on its way to the president’s desk. “I don’t need to tell anybody about the terrible impact of drug overdoses in this country - many of them caus… Continue Reading
05.14.25
Thune: Trump Administration Restores Control at the Southern 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, before I begin my remarks today, I want to say a word about our former colleague Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond who passed away yesterday at the age of 86. “Kit Bond dedicated his life to serving the people of Missouri. “After serving as state auditor, he became Missouri’s youngest governor at the… Continue Reading
04.29.25
Thune Touts Successful First 100 Days of Trump Administration
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 100 days of the new Trump administration - and President Trump is delivering. “Run down elements of the Republican agenda - securing our border, restoring American strength, extending tax relief to hardworking Americans, unleashing American energy, saving taxpayer dollars, and res… Continue Reading
04.28.25
Thune: Senate to Prioritize Budget Reconciliation, Nominations, Repealing Burdensome Biden Regulations
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 mention Pope Francis, who died last Monday. “Since he became pope in 2013, Pope Francis captured the world’s attention with his simplicity. “He had great compassion for the least among us, and he sought them out wherever he went. “In his final homily on Easter … Continue Reading
04.10.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Mark 100 Days of Accomplishments for the American People
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, Saturday will mark 100 days of the 119th Congress - and the Republican majority here in the Senate. “And it’s been a very productive 100 days. “We’ve had 14 weeks of the new Congress, and the Senate’s been in session and voting for 13 of those 14 weeks. “We had the longest continuous in-s… Continue Reading
04.07.25
Thune: Democrats Distract While Republicans Act
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, on Saturday morning we took a major step forward on the Republican agenda by passing a budget resolution to lay the groundwork for a permanent extension of tax relief for American families and a transformational investment in our border, energy, and national security. “And while I think R… Continue Reading
04.04.25
Thune: Democrats Melt Down Over Families Keeping More of Their Hard-Earned Money
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, very soon, the Senate’s going to be voting on a budget resolution that essentially accomplishes five objectives, but at least four. “And one is to prevent a $4 trillion tax increase on the American people at the end of the year, number one. “Number two, it rebuilds our military by investin… Continue Reading
04.02.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Work to End the Lawlessness at Our Borders
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, just over two weeks ago the Senate passed the HALT Fentanyl Act with bipartisan support. “As I said at the time, this bill joins other efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis that is taking so many lives in our country. “But now Democrats seem to want to take a step backward in that fight. … Continue Reading
03.31.25
Thune: Senate Committed to Delivering on President Trump’s 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, work on the president’s nominations continues apace. “Last week, we confirmed nine members of the president’s administration, including the secretary of the Navy, an assistant attorney general, and deputy secretaries of Treasury, State, and Veterans Affairs. “The president’s Cabinet secret… Continue Reading
03.25.25
Thune: Promises Made, Promises Kept
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, from the day he took office, President Trump made it clear that he would not hesitate to take action to deter our enemies and protect our nation. “And that’s exactly what he’s been doing, both here at home and abroad. “Needless to say, four years of record-breaking illegal immigration at … Continue Reading
03.24.25
Thune: Senate Republicans Are on a Roll
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 completed a 10-week session - the Senate’s longest in-session stretch in 15 years. “It was a very busy 10 weeks filled with substantial results: “We confirmed nearly the president’s entire Cabinet - the fastest pace since the administration of George W. Bush. … Continue Reading
03.13.25
Thune: We Are Just Getting Started
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, senators have been seeing a lot of each other lately. “In fact, too much, some might say. “The Senate is hopefully about to wrap up its 10th consecutive week in session - the Senate’s longest in-session stretch in over 15 years. “Ten weeks that included late nights, weekend work, and eve… Continue Reading
03.06.25
Thune: The HALT Fentanyl Act Will Help Save Lives
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 just a few short weeks, President Trump has restored order to the southern border. “If initial reports are accurate, approximately 8,450 illegal immigrants were apprehended trying to cross the border last month. “Not long ago, Border Patrol would sometimes apprehend that many illegal i… Continue Reading
03.05.25
Thune: President Trump Outlined a Prosperous Vision for America
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 soon vote on its 21st Cabinet nominee: Lori Chavez-DeRemer, nominated for secretary of labor. “Ms. Chavez-DeRemer is a former congresswoman from Oregon. “She’s been a mayor and a city councilor. “And she and her husband spent 20 years building a small business. “From her… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Thune Discusses President Trump’s Strong Vision for America
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 evening President Trump will come to the Capitol to address Congress. “And I’m looking forward to hearing the president discuss his accomplishments so far and outline his vision for our country. “President Trump may have been in office for a matter of weeks, but he’s already built a c… 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
