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): “Although it was totally unnecessary, the shutdown is over. “And thankfully, after 43 days, we had enough Democrats who concluded that continuing... 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, I’ve spoken a lot over the years about the need for a strong military. “I believe that keeping America at the... 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, after 43 days, the longest government shutdown in history is over. “Shellshocked government employees are getting paid again. “The air travel... 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, I’m glad to be able to say that eight Democrats joined Republicans last night to take the first step to reopen... 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, after 40 long days, I’m hopeful that we can finally bring this shutdown to an end. “I don’t need to go... 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, yesterday we finally heard Democrats entertain the notion of reopening the government. “It only took them 38 days. “Why, in the... 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): “Well, Mr. President, the junior senator from Connecticut certainly believes in saying the quiet part out loud. “This is what he said, and... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On Democrats prioritizing their far-left base: “The Democrats just have to take yes for an answer. We’ve given them everything, essentially, that they were asking for … Yesterday, at their... 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, we are 37 days into an entirely avoidable government shutdown. “And I say avoidable, Mr. President, because it was. “Democrats instigated... 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, can this be over now? “Have the American people suffered enough? “Or do Democrats need more? “Democrats have snarled air traffic.... 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, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ “Those were the words of the Democrat leader a week into this shutdown, reflecting on... Continue Reading
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): “We are now in the 35th day of the shutdown. “The longest shutdown on record and the most severe shutdown on record... Continue Reading
