John Thune

Telehealth can help get patients to the medical care they need from a remote location through the use of technology.

They should deliver the votes to do it. And we will insist on that.

I've been arguing for some time that it is time for Congress to act, and I think the question is always what is the correct way to do it?

Mr. Chair, I would simply say let's get to work. So we got some things we can do here.

I have a piece of legislation and Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal are both co-sponsors called The Filter Bubble Transparency Act.

I think that's a real issue that needs to be examined and perhaps addressed, as well.

I deeply respect the oversight function of this Committee.

Thank you both for making your appearance before the Committee today and for your willingness to serve in these positions.

I think it would be a step backward to change that threshold to a lower percentage, such as 50 percent, which has been advocated by some.

Closing the digital divide and expanding access to broadband services to rural areas has long been a priority of mine.

There is still a lot of reason to be concerned. The Department's reversal was cloaked in bureaucratic language, leaving room for a future flip-flop by the administration. Too many schools around the country are already considering or…

Could you describe how these important updates, the MOU, have benefited PHMSA guidance and directives related to pipeline cybersecurity?

GAO has continued to raise concerns regarding challenges faced by Federal agencies in recruiting and maintaining its cybersecurity workforce.

Is TSA currently facing cybersecurity workforce challenges and, if so, what more can you do to improve the recruitment and retention of a cybersecurity workforce?

TPA is critical to opening markets and expanding opportunities for American workers, businesses, farmers, and consumers.

I strongly encourage the administration to fill this role as soon as possible.

Today I recognize Tanner Hauck, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Tanner is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Sioux…

Today I recognize Kylee Van Egdom, an intern in my Aberdeen, SD, office, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Kylee is a graduate of Sioux Falls Christian High…

Today I recognize Samuel Silvernagel, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Samuel is a recent graduate of the University…

Today I recognize Rachel Schoon, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Rachel is from Brandon, SD, where she graduated a…

Today I recognize Steven Meyer, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Steven is a recent graduate of Northern State…

Well, it seems like--argue for our investment in more of those exotic metals in our own supply chain?

Our country has got to make smart investments in the technologies that are reshaping the way we live.

I think an excellent model is the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency led ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force.

I believe it is critical that our global communications infrastructure is not compromised by manufacturers like Huawei Technologies.