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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, I rise to express my growing concern as massive tax increases loom on the horizon, and yet the Senate has not taken a single vote to forestall what many are appropriately calling taxmageddon. Washington tends to be a place…
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second?
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2437. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune] proposes an amendment numbered 2437.
I thank the Senator from Oklahoma for his leadership on this issue, for yielding the time, and I appreciate everything he has done to bring S.J. Res. 37 to the floor of the Senate. As the father of two daughters, I want a cleaner, safer…
Mr. President, 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 limit the amount of premium subsidy provided…
Mr. President, in the years 1994 to 2003, the Congress appropriated over $36 billion in ad hoc or emergency assistance for farmers and ranchers across this country above and beyond the normal farm program payments. Let me say that…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to be able to respond to the comments of the Senator from Illinois. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Ironically, the point my colleague from New Hampshire made earlier and the statements made by the President's own Defense Secretary about what these cuts would mean just speak volumes. It is absolutely stunning when we look at the impact…
Mr. President, again I appreciate the leadership of the Senator from New Hampshire as a member of the Armed Services Committee on not only this issue of national security but also as a member of the Budget Committee, where we serve…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Justin Posey, an intern in Senator Paul's office, be granted the privilege of the floor during today's session of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my Republican colleagues, Senators McCain and Ayotte, and myself be permitted to enter into a colloquy for up to 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I come to the floor, along with my colleagues, Senators McCain and Ayotte, to talk about the significant uncertainty surrounding sequestration and its threat to our national security. The triggered reduction in spending is…
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