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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, I rise on a subject of urgency and importance to our Nation's economy. The looming deadline for implementing a new railroad safety technology known as positive train control, or PTC, could soon wreak havoc on our Nation's…
Mr. President, yesterday South Dakotans were saddened to learn that former South Dakota Gov. Walter Dale Miller passed away on Monday evening. Governor Miller served as South Dakota Governor for just 20 months-- from April 1993 to January…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Walter Dale Miller
Mr. President, this week the Senate is considering the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This legislation would protect unborn children who have reached the age of 20 weeks--that is 5 months of pregnancy--from being killed by…
In order to place the bills on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to further proceeding, en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
Mr. President, I understand that there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill…
Mr. President, back in May, Congress passed and the President signed legislation guaranteeing Congress the chance to take an up-or-down vote on any nuclear deal with Iran. It was widely debated here in the Senate and in the House of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…
Madam President, I rise today to discuss the Iran nuclear deal. We are here today because several months ago Senators Corker and Cardin, the respective chair and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee worked out an…
Many of you students who are in the audience today are the next generation of cyber professionals that we will need to protect our private businesses and government networks from cyber incidents and attacks.
Thank you, Chairman Thune, for your leadership in the U.S. Senate and for convening today's hearing.
I am proud to bring this hearing to Dakota State University, which is nationally recognized for its cybersecurity programs.
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