John Thune

We have to adopt a territorial tax system like every other large country has.

It costs me $10 million for my business to stay here in America, and I am willing to pay it.

We are going to see this continue to advance if we do not do something about the tax structure we have here in this country.

Our group produced this little document here, which I would recommend for nighttime reading.

The problem is that we have more small businesses in America that are going out of business than new startups.

We have pending before us final passage on the FAA reauthorization. We have been waiting to see if there were not another 26 amendments that have been cleared on both sides that we can get added to the bill. Despite our best efforts, we…

A safe and efficient maritime transportation system plays a crucial role in supporting and growing the U.S. economy.

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:18 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 10 a.m…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:06 p.m., adjourned until Monday, April 11, 2016, at 3 p.m…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:18 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.

For the information of all Senators, we expect votes on pending amendments to the FAA bill during tomorrow's session of the Senate and will notify offices when they are scheduled. ____________________

The threat from ISIS, Al Qaeda, and their sympathizers is real, and we must ensure that sound policies are in place to enhance security and prevent these deadly attacks.

It would set a dangerous precedent.

Combatting drunk driving has been a particular priority for me.

Automated vehicles have the potential to reduce that number dramatically.

Technological advancements are progressing at a rapid pace and fully self-driving cars will be here sooner than we think.

I hope we can make some headway that gets us to where this is a good deal for them as well.

I think we made some good headway in this last bill on that front.

I think many of us share the concerns that were voiced by Senator Cantwell about enforcement and funding for that.

I think today's hearing is really important, because we have too many Americans who see trade as one-sided, where our trading partners violate the rules without repercussions.

This merits a unique approach by the United States.

Simply put, if we want to build the public support that is necessary for new trade agreements, we have to convince the American people that we are not only opening new markets to our goods and services, but that we have the ability to…

The reports coming out of there have been unacceptable.

I understand one of the biggest issues facing South Dakotans when it comes to their Federal taxes... is the problem of tax-related identity theft.

The tough choices are with regard to those parts of the budget that we all know are growing dramatically.