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John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has been a prominent figure in national politics, focusing on issues such as immigration enforcement, border security, and federal worker compensation. He has played a significant role in shaping Republican policy in Congress and has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his tenure.
Mr. President, the Biden administration's war on affordable and reliable energy continues. Three weeks ago, the administration announced a cancellation of seven oil and gas leases in the small portion of ANWR, the Arctic National Wildlife…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott). The result was announced--yeas 76, nays 22, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 241 Leg.] YEAS--76 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blumenthal Booker Boozman Brown…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisianna (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney), and the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott). The result was announced--yeas 47, nays 46, as follows…
food security is a critical component of national security, and we need to make sure that foreign countries do not hold an undue influence over our food supply.
I am pleased that this year's Senate National Defense Authorization Act includes Senator Rounds' amendment to prohibit China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea from purchasing U.S. agricultural land and businesses.
food security is a critical component of national security, and we need to make sure that foreign countries do not hold an undue influence over our food supply.
We must safeguard U.S. farmland, and food security is a critical component of national security.
I am pleased that this year's Senate National Defense Authorization Act includes Senator Rounds' amendment to prohibit China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea from purchasing U.S. agricultural land and businesses.
We must safeguard U.S. farmland, and food security is a critical component of national security.
Mr. President, ``No end in sight''--that is how one Border Patrol chief described the influx of migrants in the Rio Grande Valley sector of the southern border in March 2021. ``No end in sight.'' That was 2\1/2\ years ago, and there is…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch) and the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 77, nays 19, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 240 Leg.] YEAS--77 Baldwin…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski) and the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski) would have voted ``yea.'' The…
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