John Thune

Thank you Senator Thune for your kind words and your representation for our great state.

I often say that South Dakota punches above its weight in service to the country.

Senator Scott and I and the Senator from Pennsylvania were all there at what we call the markup.

Today I recognize the hard work of my Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee law clerk Lucy Kelly. Lucy hails from Seattle, WA, and is a second-year law student at American University. While clerking for the Commerce Committee…

That is based upon an assumption that the growth rate in the economy for the next decade is going to be 1.9 percent.

I reserve the right to object, Mr. President. Let me just clarify. I think the ranking member of the Committee, who is managing the bill, also wanted some time. Is that correct?

We believe Mr. Myers's strategic vision, business management experience and executive leadership skills will serve him well.

NOAA's fishery conservation and management program is the most comprehensive and effective in the world.

The Equifax breach is potentially much more severe given the sensitive nature of the consumer information compromised.

We are truly in the era of major data breaches.

Enhancing security and protecting the personal data of American consumers will continue to be a priority for this Committee.

What impressed me most about Jim was not only his drive and passion for all things space...

I can think of no better person to guide NASA on that journey than Jim Bridenstine.

I write to you to express our support for Jim Bridenstine's nomination as NASA Administrator.

We are grateful that you are willing to serve, grateful for the service that each of you have given in the past, and look forward to your service in the future.

We hope to move each of these nominees quickly.

His American Space Renaissance Act introduced innovative and thoughtful ideas to help evolve policies in the rapidly changing civil space landscape.

This will require a steady hand at the helm--one bold enough to set a visionary and forward-looking direction.

I am writing to express my enthusiastic and unequivocal support for the nomination of Representative Jim Bridenstine to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as its next Administrator.

I believe the Nation would be exceptionally well served with Mr. Bridenstine as NASA Administrator.

Jim Bridenstine needs to be rapidly confirmed by the Senate. The sooner he gets on the job, the better for America's future in space.

I write to you to express my strong support of Jim Bridenstine's nomination as NASA Administrator.

We must ensure that next-generation technologies rise or fall on their merits.

I believe we're at a critical moment in the development of satellite capability, and I'm excited to hear from our panel of distinguished witnesses today.

It is important that NOAA have its complete leadership team on board as soon as possible.