I again strongly urge USTR to be more ambitious to bolster America's presence in the region.
John Thune
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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, today I recognize the life and leadership of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, a global spiritual leader known universally as the Rebbe, and head of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The Rebbe was born in 1902 and lived through the…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer) and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 32, nays 63, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 68 Leg.] YEAS--32 Barrasso…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell), and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). The result was announced--yeas 41, nays 52, as follows…
Mr. President, I call up Senate amendment No. 4 on behalf of Senator Rubio and ask that it be reported by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune], for Mr. Rubio, proposes an…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Trade
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer) and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 19, nays 76, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 67 Leg.] YEAS--19 Blackburn…
Mr. President, this morning, the U.S. Trade Representative is testifying before the Senate Finance Committee on President Biden's 2023 trade policy agenda, and I look forward to asking her about the details of the Biden administration's…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 937 Be it enacted by the Senate and House…
The derailment in East Palestine serves as a stern reminder of the importance of this committee's vigilance.
It seems to me at least that is a fundamental--one of the issues, I think, that has come out of this...





