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, by now I think a lot of Americans know the story of Laken Riley. “A 22-year-old nursing student at... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News. On confirming President Trump’s nominees: “Those national security noms, especially, are critical to the country. Really important that we get them done, get them done quickly. Schumer is,... 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, on November 5, President Trump was elected to be the 47th president of the United States. “By Thanksgiving, he... 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, this past November the American people gave President Trump and Republicans a mandate. “Now the time has come to... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and incoming Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today released the following statements after the Biden administration announced it was transferring 11 detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman. “In the wake of an ISIS-inspired terror attack in New Orleans last... 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): “Madam President, later today President Jimmy Carter will arrive here at the Capitol for the last time. “He will lie in... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, last week, I received news that my high school basketball and track coach, Jerry Applebee, had died, and I want to take a... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, in just a few minutes senators will head over to the chamber of the House of Representatives to count the electoral votes and... Continue Reading
Click here to watch Face the Nation and here to watch Meet the Press. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Margaret Brennan on CBS’ Face the Nation and Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press. On confirming President Trump’s nominees: “We’re gonna do everything we... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Fox News to discuss the urgent need to confirm President Trump’s national security nominees and the importance of American resolve in the face of global threats. On confirming President Trump’s nominees: “The president... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered his first remarks on the Senate floor as the majority leader for the 119th Congress: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, before I begin my remarks, I want to mention the deadly terrorist attack... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — As the nation mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, Senate Majority Leader-elect Thune, Speaker Johnson, Senate Democratic Leader Schumer, and House Democratic Leader Jeffries sent a letter to President Carter’s son James Carter III and the Carter Center announcing their intent for the 39th President to lie in state... Continue Reading
