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“I and my Republican colleagues will continue to do everything we can here in Congress to support moms and to protect babies.”... Continue Reading

“Republicans continue to stay focused on keeping our country safe, on safe streets, on the American people having more money in their pockets, and better opportunities to get ahead.”... Continue Reading

“The Working Families Tax Cuts is a big step toward a more secure America.”... Continue Reading

“[O]ne year ago Republicans delivered major wins for the American people in the Working Families Tax Cuts. And we are working every day to build on that success and to deliver again and again.”... Continue Reading

“[T]he 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act tackles some of the causes of the higher prices that are preventing too many Americans from realizing the dream of homeownership.”... Continue Reading

“For 251 years, Americans have bravely gone to fight our nation’s battles. And for 251 years, it’s been Congress’ job to stand behind them and provide what they need to execute the mission.”... Continue Reading

“I give the president great credit for having the guts and the courage to do the hard thing that no president for the last 50 years has been willing to do, and that is to degrade Iran’s nuclear capability and significantly diminish their military capabilities in the region.”... Continue Reading

“I’m hopeful the Democrats will cooperate and enable us to get him into this position and get him confirmed there quickly.”... Continue Reading

“The damage Democrats have caused has been immense.”... Continue Reading

“I hope and pray that my Democrat colleagues will rethink their decision to take this program hostage and to restore this key safeguard of our country’s security.”... Continue Reading

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, Senate Republicans passed legislation to fund Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the next three years. “On Tuesday,... Continue Reading

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today applauded the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for passing their bills that would authorize feasibility studies for the Western Dakota Regional Water System (WDRWS) and the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System, respectively. Thune’s Western South Dakota Water... Continue Reading