John Thune actually said...

"I think the president is looking at this as a means to an end. I don't think it is the end itself."

"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."