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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Dec 1, 2014

So what efforts is the NFL making to ensure that, in the future, all the relevant, available evidence is there before making a decision on whether and how to punish a player that's involved in a domestic violence or a sexual assault case?

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Dusty Johnson
@dustyjohnson· Republican · SD· Nov 20, 2014

Mr. President, each November, we recognize National Native American Heritage Month to celebrate the heritage and culture of the great nations that originally inhabited this country. During this month, we should reflect on the numerous…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-20
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

Senator Nelson and I and a few others on the Committee are introducing legislation today that would incentivize individuals who uncover serious allegations of vehicle defects or noncompliance with motor safety laws to blow the whistle.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

Madam President, today is our first full week back in session since the election 2 weeks ago. While we haven't had the change of control yet in the Chamber--it doesn't happen until next year-- Republicans are setting out our priorities for…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-19
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

What change have you made in that process that leads you to believe that?

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

Does it make sense to have an independent investigation similar to what General Motors did with the ignition switch issue?

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

There are media reports, as I referenced earlier, that Takata may have been aware of the dangerous airbag defects as early as 2004.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

Well, thank you, Senator Nelson, for serving as Chairman of this morning's hearing to examine the alarming Takata airbag recalls and the actions of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

Will Takata initiate an investigation and release a public report about whether there was any wrongdoing?

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 19, 2014

We failed Lieutenant Erdman, and our dealer failed Lieutenant Erdman.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 18, 2014

Mr. President, on Monday, November 17, 2014, I was unable to be present for rollcall vote No. 276, on the motion to concur to the House amendment to S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, due to inclement weather…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-18
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 18, 2014

Madam President, let me just say that at long last this week we are going to be voting on the Keystone XL Pipeline. The vote has been a long time coming--years, in fact. Republicans have been trying to get this pipeline and the many jobs…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-18
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 13, 2014

Yes. I would say to my colleague from Kentucky--and I appreciate the leadership of our colleague from North Dakota in constantly, persistently trying to get this in the Senate for a vote. My State of South Dakota, similar to so many…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-13
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Sep 18, 2014

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 566, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-18
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Sep 18, 2014

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-18
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Sep 18, 2014

Mr. President, I rise today along with my colleague from South Dakota, Senator Johnson, to commemorate South Dakota's 125th anniversary of Statehood. One hundred twenty-five years ago, on November 2, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-18