Thune Calls on Democrats to Support the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act

Called on Democrats to support the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act.

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Thune Joins Fox News, CNN, and Newsmax to Reflect on Decades-Long Friendship With Senator Graham

Reflected on decades-long friendship with late Senator Lindsey Graham in media appearances.

“On a personal level, he was a very good friend to me … He came out to my first campaign, my first House campaign in 1996. And then the last couple of years, he’s been out in South Dakota with me, and we’ve been just a lot of places together through the years.”

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Thune Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham

Delivered Senate floor tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham.

“And that one day, Mr. President, we will laugh together again.”

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Thune Marks Fourth Anniversary of Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision

Praised Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and returning abortion to states.

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Thune: Republicans Work to Make Americans Safer and More Prosperous Ahead of America 250

Senate Majority Leader highlighted Republican accomplishments including housing bill passage ahead of America 250 anniversary.

“And so we will be celebrating 250 years of American history and freedom, and the sacrifices that those who came before us made – we’ll also be celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation.”

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Thune: A Stronger America Is a Safer America

Delivered Senate floor remarks on Working Families Tax Cuts bill strengthening agriculture and rural health care.

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Thune: The Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered Major Wins for the American People

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts for delivering economic benefits and supporting rural health care.

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Thune: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Makes Life More Affordable for Americans

Delivered Senate floor remarks supporting 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to increase housing affordability.

“I look forward to getting this bill through Congress in short order, sending it to the president’s desk, and delivering another major win for the American people.”

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Thune: Senate to Prioritize Passage of NDAA

Announced Senate will prioritize passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.

“I’m glad this year’s National Defense Authorization Act is up to the task, and I look forward to bringing it to the floor very soon.”

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Thune: Democrats Break All the Wrong Records

Criticized Democrats for rejecting border and immigration enforcement reforms.

“But as the Democrat leader made clear last week, Mr. President, one thing’s for sure: it’s not the American people who are top of mind for Senate Democrats – it’s their election prospects in November.”

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Thune: Democrats Must Stop Obstructing FISA Reauthorization, Help to Quickly Confirm Jay Clayton

Called for Democratic cooperation to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.

“That’s going to be certainly something that’s front and center for the balance of this week.”

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Thune Joins Bret Baier on Fox News

Discussed Jay Clayton's DNI nomination and FISA reauthorization on Fox News.

“I hope he gets through this week … The confirmation hearing will happen tomorrow in the Intelligence Committee. They will report him out. We will take him up as soon as we can, but that will take some cooperation from Democrats.”

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Thune on Jay Clayton’s Nomination and Consequences of Democrats’ FISA Lapse

Praised Jay Clayton's nomination as director of national intelligence and criticized Democrats' FISA lapse.

“And I hope and pray that my Democrat colleagues will rethink their decision to take this program hostage and to restore this key safeguard of our country’s security.”

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Thune on Democrats’ Refusal to Prioritize National Security

Praised Senate passage and presidential signature of three-year border security and immigration enforcement funding.

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Thune: The Working Families Tax Cuts Is Delivering for Working Americans

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts for delivering tax relief and increased refunds.

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Thune Joins Mornings With Maria and America’s Newsroom

Criticized Senate Democrats for opposing FISA Section 702 reauthorization before midnight Friday deadline.

“Here’s the issue: This is an irresponsible position for the Senate Democrats to take. The 702 program – first off, you had … air [traffic] control issues, then it was the border security issues, sanctuary cities.”

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Thune, Rounds Legislation to Advance Key South Dakota Water Projects Approved by Committee

Applauded Senate committee passage of bills authorizing water system feasibility studies.

“These bills are aimed at addressing the rapidly growing water needs in rural communities across South Dakota”

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Thune Joins Squawk Box on CNBC

Discussed Republican efforts to fund ICE and Border Patrol and criticized Democratic opposition to FISA reauthorization.

“It is really unfortunate we had to resort to this … The Democrat mantra now is defund the police, open borders, and we’re seeing more evidence of that this week as they block … the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act reauthorization, which is a critical tool that our intelligence agencies use to keep Americans safe.”

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Thune on Democrats Holding FISA Hostage

Criticized Democrats for blocking FISA reauthorization, calling it critical to national security.

“And I certainly hope that they put the nation’s national security interests ahead of their Trump Derangement Syndrome, which seems to be what’s driving the decisions that they’re making here on a daily basis.”

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Thune: Democrats Must Not Expose Americans to the Consequences of Letting FISA Section 702 Lapse

Warned that expiration of FISA Section 702 would harm national security and urged reauthorization.

“Mr. President, I hope my Democrat colleagues will rethink their decision to hold the 702 program hostage before we all have cause to regret the consequences.”

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Thune: Republicans Thwart Democrats’ Pursuit of “Defund the Police 2.0”

Criticized Democrats for opposing immigration enforcement and border security.

“On our watch, there will be agents at our borders to prevent terrorists, traffickers, and other dangerous individuals from making their way into our country, and there will be agents to take criminal illegal immigrants off of America’s streets.”

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Thune: Republicans Invest in Border Security, Democrats Undermine Law Enforcement

Defended Republican border security and immigration enforcement funding bill against Democratic opposition.

“[W]hen all the political statements have been made, we will pass the underlying bill and be one step closer to funding border security and immigration law enforcement for the next three years.”

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Thune: Trump Accounts Set Kids Up for Success

Delivered Senate floor remarks praising Trump Accounts tax-advantaged investment accounts for children.

“These tax-advantaged accounts were designed to allow parents to save for their children’s future beyond their education: to give kids a nest egg, whether large or small, to help them buy a home or start a business – to help them pursue their American dream.”

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Thune Commemorates C-SPAN’s 40th Senate Anniversary and Discusses Recent Work in South Dakota

Commemorated C-SPAN's 40th anniversary of Senate broadcasting.

“C-SPAN captures a lot of our work here in Washington, but just as important is the work that senators do back in our states … I spent last week back home in South Dakota, traveling around my state and hearing directly from South Dakotans.”

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Thune on Republicans’ Fight to Secure America

Spoke on Republican border security efforts and law enforcement resources.

“Republican policies are to have the back of law enforcement to ensure they have the resources, the personnel, the technology – everything they need to keep our border secure – and to ensure that our nation’s laws are enforced …”

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