Thune to Democrats: Enforcing the Law Isn’t A Choice

Criticized Democrats for refusing to fund border security and immigration law enforcement.

“Democrats haven’t exactly demonstrated an eagerness to come to the floor and defend open borders – and I strongly suspect that’s because at some level they know that their position is completely indefensible.”

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Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America

Stated Republicans will maintain border security and remove criminal illegal immigrants.

“As long as [Republicans are] in charge, 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: Democrats Have Made Their Choice; Republicans Will Fund Border Security Despite Them

Pledged to fund border security and enforce immigration laws despite Democratic opposition.

“[D]espite Democrats’ partisan games, we’re still going to get the entire federal government funded. We’re going to ensure our immigration laws are enforced and criminal illegal aliens are not allowed to live freely in our country.”

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Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American People

Thune highlighted Republican Senate achievements over 500 days, including regulatory relief and prescription drug cost reductions.

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Thune: Republicans Fight to Secure America

Thune criticized Democrats for defunding police and pledged Republican action on public safety.

“I think most of what you’re going to see is a bunch of unrelated amendments, but we’re going to stay focused on the job, keep our … foot on the gas … and ensure that the American people are able to live in safety and security in their communities in this country.”

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Thune Honors Members of the United States Military

Delivered remarks honoring U.S. military members during Military Appreciation Month.

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Thune Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Our Nation’s Law Enforcement Officers

Honored law enforcement officers' service and sacrifice on Senate floor.

“And may God bless and protect you as you go about your work.”

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Thune Joins the Hugh Hewitt Show

Discussed Working Families Tax Cuts and reconciliation efforts on radio show.

“And this president, President Trump, working with a Republican Congress, achieved that … I think … as we talk about this out on the campaign trail, we’ve got to home in on the things that are impacting people’s daily lives and remind them about some of the things that we’ve accomplished.”

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Thune: Republicans Plow Ahead on President Trump’s Nominations Despite Democrat Obstruction

Defended Republican progress on Trump nominations despite Democratic opposition.

“But we’ve got a country to run, and Republicans are doing our job.”

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Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Secure America

Spoke at press conference on Senate Republican efforts to secure America during National Police Week.

“Because Republicans have law enforcement’s back – and we will do everything that we can to ensure that they have all they need to keep our country, our border, and our communities safe.”

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Thune Welcomes President of South Dakota Corn to Provide Insights on Fertilizer Market at Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing

Hosted Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on fertilizer market stability and affordability for producers.

“Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers.”

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Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Delivers Major Tax Relief for South Dakota Small Businesses

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts legislation for providing tax relief to South Dakota small businesses.

“And I’m proud to report that working families are benefiting.”

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Thune Previews Senate Work Period, Honors Law Enforcement During Police Week

Outlined Senate agenda including Federal Reserve confirmation and DHS law enforcement funding.

“Perhaps – perhaps – it will remind my Democrat colleagues of just how much we rely on law enforcement, and just how much we need all – all – of our nation’s law enforcement officers.”

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Delegation’s Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act Signed into Law

Announced Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act signed into law to expedite mortgage approvals on tribal land.

“For years, affordable housing opportunities on tribal trust land have been hard to come by in South Dakota and across the nation due in part to the BIA’s challenging mortgage approval process”

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Thune on Democrats’ Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric

Criticized Democrats for opposing border security and immigration enforcement funding.

“Republicans will continue to work to ensure that our borders are secure and that dangerous criminals are not on our streets.”

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Thune on Importance of Funding Border Security

Emphasized need for federal law enforcement funding including border security.

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Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Invests in American Workers

Delivered Senate floor remarks on working families tax cuts and apprenticeship week.

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Thune: Democrats Want to Return to the Biden Border Crisis

Criticized Democratic border policy following assassination attempt at White House event.

“And as long as we’re in charge, we will do everything in our power to ensure that our borders are secure, and dangerous criminals are not on our streets.”

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Thune: Democrats Continue Following Biden’s Failed Border Blueprint

Thune defended Republican budget resolution funding Border Patrol and ICE.

“But the party of the Biden border crisis seems still determined to opt for open borders.”

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Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Thune defended Trump's Iran military actions and criticized Democratic War Powers votes.

“I think that the Democrats … are almost cheering against American success in this region, which obviously strikes at the very heart of America’s national security interest. So it’s really unfortunate they continue to put up these show votes.”

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Thune: Republicans Stand With Law Enforcement, Reject Democrats’ Defund the Police Agenda

Defended Republican support for law enforcement and criticized Democratic opposition to DHS funding.

“We will be doing that starting today, for the balance of this week, and that will unlock, as I said, the second step, budget reconciliation, to come later.”

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Thune on Democrats’ Refusal to Fund Law Enforcement

Criticized Democrats for refusing to fund Department of Homeland Security.

“We made a lot of progress on restoring the appropriations process this past year.”

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Thune: Republicans Deliver on Tax Cuts for Working Families

Praised Republican tax cuts for working families and seniors.

“I didn’t think it applied to more than the richer people. ... I really didn’t think it applied to me.”

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Thune on Republicans’ Plan to Fund ICE and Border Patrol Through Reconciliation

Announced Republican plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years through reconciliation.

“[W]e are not going to join Democrats in their irresponsible refusal to fund key parts of the Department of Homeland Security… And to prevent Democrats from voting to defund law enforcement once again in September, we’re going to fund border security and immigration enforcement for the next three years.”

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Thune on Tax Day: Republicans’ Tax Cuts Put More Money in Americans’ Pockets

Praised Republican tax cuts for increasing refunds and reducing tax bills.

“It lets them keep more of their hard-earned money to spend, invest, and save how they see fit and helps hardworking people get one step closer to the American Dream.”

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