“Now, with the state delivering on the funding, I think it's imperative that we move forward as quickly as possible.”
“Vote confidently in a safe and secure election.”
“Rural counties across Idaho depend on the Secure Rural Schools program.”
“We the people will choose our representatives, not judicial activists.”

Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 11, 2019
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Sasse). Further, if present and voting the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) would have voted ``nay.''
Said by
John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
Source
govinfo.gov

Share & report

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from John Thune

Nov 5, 2025

I’m optimistic a resolution might be at hand

theatlantic.com
Oct 16, 2025

I hope it doesn’t last through Thanksgiving, because that’s going to be a lot of harm to the American people and obviously a lot of harm to federal workers.

nypost.com
Nov 5, 2025

I don't doubt that he could have some sway with members.

abcnews.go.com
View all John Thune quotes

Other voices in this conversation