John Thune
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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.
Jun 30, 2009
This maybe, Mr. Chairman, the indirect impacts of lack of public safety, the question was the direct impacts, but just some of the indirect impacts.
Jun 30, 2009
I want to express my appreciation to you for your leadership on this important issue.
Jun 30, 2009
My fear is that like so many policy initiatives that we start in Indian Country, it has a stop-start type practice to it.
Jun 22, 2009
We need a balanced transportation system, and high-speed rail is part of that balanced equation.
Jun 22, 2009
It's also a great financial risk to taxpayers if the selection and management of this project is not wisely carried out.
Jun 22, 2009
These are truly exciting times for those of us who have long been advocates of passenger rail.
Jun 22, 2009
The funding that has been made available for high-speed rail in the President's budget is an opportunity.
Jun 22, 2009
An efficient national passenger rail system is a crucial element of the American transportation system.
Jun 17, 2009
if we increase the cost of transportation in our intermodal system because of congestion, the price of your grain and the price of your beef is going to go up, and America will become less competitive and less competitive.
Jun 17, 2009
I don't think we should underestimate the importance of efficient freight transportation on the overall economy.
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