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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, if I might, I will make a response to the Senator from Louisiana. I understand that there is not going to be a barrier that will be 100 percent effective, but the type of double- layered fencing mandated by the law would be…
Mr. President, I thank the majority leader for trying to work with us in a fashion that will allow us to get to some votes on amendments. We have several amendments pending, one of which is the amendment I have offered, amendment No. 1197…
Madam President, I also would like to thank the Senator from Colorado for his generosity with his time and for giving me the opportunity to make some remarks. I have an amendment I filed which I do not think we are going to get an…
Madam President, I had hoped to be able to come down today and call up an amendment to the pending legislation, the farm bill. I understand we are not currently on the bill but, rather, in morning business. I hope to have the opportunity…
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss some of the amendments I offered to the 2013 farm bill. First of all, let me start by thanking the chairwoman and the ranking member for their leadership and listening to the voices of the members of…
Mr. President, I first want to start with just a word about the tragedy in Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families impacted by yesterday's devastating storms, as well as the first responders and volunteers who rushed to…
Mr. President, does the Senator from Michigan want to lock in a time agreement on the votes?
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tragedy In Oklahoma
Mr. President, yesterday morning I called for the immediate resignation of Acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller in light of the IRS's admission that it targeted conservative groups for inappropriate scrutiny. While I was willing to give…
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The IRS
One final point of clarification and perhaps the Senator from North Dakota can react and comment on this as well. My understanding is, of course, that this doesn't have any impact on the master manual, the way in which the corps manages…
I would just say to both of my colleagues from North Dakota, that is an absolutely accurate observation. If we look at who is impacted--and we have the Standing Rock Tribe that is partly in North Dakota and partly in South Dakota so it…
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