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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.
Madam President, today I would like to recognize the 74th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid. Following Japan's deliberate attack on Naval Station Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States was looking for a way to retaliate and…
I would simply say that we have worked to try to get the amendment from the Senator from California a vote. We have tried to get the other amendment referenced by the Senator from Florida, Senator Markey's amendment, a vote. But we have…
Madam President, I compliment the Senator from Colorado for his active participation in shaping this bill. Obviously, he is a very active member of our Commerce Committee and cares deeply and passionately about these issues. He was very…
Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to support the motion to end debate so the Senate can vote and pass the pro-security and pro- consumer provisions within the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. For…
Madam President, reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South Dakota.
Mr. President, again I say to my colleagues that we made a lot of good headway on the FAA reauthorization bill. Throughout the day today--as we did quite late last night--we have attempted to negotiate a path forward to adopt more…
Mr. President, I wish to speak briefly to the legislation before us, the FAA reauthorization. The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which I chair, was instrumental in bringing this bill to the floor. Our committee has a…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight of the Committee on Environmental and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The…
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 3680. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune] proposes an amendment numbered 3680 to amendment…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To strike and replace section 4105) Strike section 4105 and…
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