John Thune actually said...

"We’re kind of taking our direction from the White House in terms of who they want to move and when."

"In the case of Ms. Gabbard, different views perhaps about national security matters than those held by a lot of Democrats certainly here in this chamber and the progressive movement in this country."

"America cannot retreat from the world stage."

"There's no question that he will be able to hit the ground running."