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Dec. 10, 2024
Thune: Republicans Will End Biden’s Dangerous Open-Border Policies
Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2024
Delegation Urges Biden to Grant Disaster Declaration Following June Storms and Flooding
Sen. John Thune
July 25, 2024
The Senate Must Do More to Protect Our Nation
Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2024
Thune Calls for National Unity, Stresses Urgent Need for Reforms at Secret Service
Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2024
Biden’s Border Crisis Makes Americans Less Safe
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2024
Thune: Americans are Pessimistic About the State of the Union
Sen. John Thune
March 6, 2024
Thune: President Biden Has the Power to Fix His Self-Made Border Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2024
Thune: United States Must Be Ready to Counter Global Threats
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 31, 2024
Thune, Peters Demand Answers From TSA on Delayed PreCheck Enrollment Expansion
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2024
Thune, Blackburn Demand Answers From IRS For Failing to Comply with TikTok Ban
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 18, 2024
Thune to Stuart Varney: Border Security Requires Parole Reform
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 17, 2024
Thune: Congress Must Act to Fix Biden's Border Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 10, 2024
Biden's Border Crisis: Coming to a City Near You
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2024
Thune: Southern Border Security Package Must Include Reforms to Asylum, Parole Systems
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 19, 2023
Thune on Fox News: Biden's Border Crisis Was a Policy Choice
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2023
Thune: Democrats' Refusal to Secure the Southern Border Holds up Aid for U.S. Allies
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 12, 2023
Thune: Annual Defense Bill Provides Critical Funding for Ellsworth Air Force Base
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 12, 2023
Thune: National Security Starts at Home
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2023
Thune: National Security Debate Incomplete Without Addressing Southern Border
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2023
Thune to Senate Democrats: National Security Begins at Home
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2023
Thune Highlights South Dakota's Time-Honored Pheasant Hunting Tradition
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2023
Thune: Border Security Must Be a Top Priority
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2023
MANCHIN LEADS BIPARTISAN COLLEAGUES IN URGING BIDEN TO PRIORITIZE FENTANYL CRISIS
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 14, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2023
Thune: Biden's Border Policies Threaten Our National Security
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2023
Thune: Border Security is National Security
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 17, 2023
Thune: Stand With Israel and Stand Up to Iran
Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune: Strong National Defense is Our Core Responsibility
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2023
Thune: Policy Changes that Affect National Security Must be Considered Carefully
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 25, 2022
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Strengthen School Security
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 14, 2022
Thune, Republican Colleagues Introduce Bill to Recover Funds From Pandemic-Related Unemployment Fraud
Sen. John Thune
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 3, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Cybersecurity Subcommittee Hearing
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 26, 2022
Thune Moves to Block Biden From Diverting Veterans Resources to Address Self-Inflicted Border Crisis
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the opportunity to thank leaders from the Viborg and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Departments in person today. We appreciate the lifesaving service SD firefighters provide to our communities."
Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2022
Thune: Biden's Bloated Budget Full of Misplaced Priorities
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "One more time for the people at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Energy security is national security."
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Every dollar the world denies Putin by not buying his oil & gas is one less dollar he has to spend attacking Ukraine. I've said it before, & I'll say it again: Energy independence is a matter of national security. Biden must reverse course & put American energy back in the game."
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Kennedy, Sullivan call on Biden to strengthen American power in the face of Russia, China ahead of SOTU
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Thune: Biden's Border Crisis Affecting Communities in South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Blackburn, Colleagues Send Letter to President Biden, Commit to Blocking Implementation of any Iran Deal not Submitted to Congress for Approval
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Send Letter to President Biden, Commit to Blocking Implementation of Any Iran Deal Not Submitted to Congress for Approval
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Tweet - "Moody County Sheriff Troy Wellman shared his concerns about weak border policies and how they are allowing drugs to pour into South Dakota communities. The border crisis is affecting all states, not just border states. It's far past time for the president to take action."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cruz Leads Letter With 32 Colleagues to President Biden, Commits to Blocking Implementation of Any Iran Deal Not Submitted to Congress For Approval
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "If Washington Dems think that the southern border crisis is only a problem for border states, they are sorely mistaken. Drugs are pouring in. Fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45. A tragedy."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Tweet: Biden ignored warnings about rolling back effective immigration policies, giving a green light to traffickers & driving a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. I joined over 100 lawmakers in requesting a full accounting of the Biden administration's failed border policies.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet: My statement on the anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Dems have tried to rush consideration of the annual defense bill in favor of their reckless tax & spending spree. Over 900 amendments and not a single floor vote. Our troops deserve better. Our national security requires it. #NDAA"
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 10, 2024
Thune: Republicans Will End Biden’s Dangerous Open-Border Policies
Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2024
Delegation Urges Biden to Grant Disaster Declaration Following June Storms and Flooding
Sen.John Thune
July 25, 2024
The Senate Must Do More to Protect Our Nation
Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2024
Thune Calls for National Unity, Stresses Urgent Need for Reforms at Secret Service
Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2024
Biden’s Border Crisis Makes Americans Less Safe
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2024
Thune: Americans are Pessimistic About the State of the Union
Sen.John Thune
March 6, 2024
Thune: President Biden Has the Power to Fix His Self-Made Border Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2024
Thune: United States Must Be Ready to Counter Global Threats
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 31, 2024
Thune, Peters Demand Answers From TSA on Delayed PreCheck Enrollment Expansion
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2024
Thune, Blackburn Demand Answers From IRS For Failing to Comply with TikTok Ban
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 18, 2024
Thune to Stuart Varney: Border Security Requires Parole Reform
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 17, 2024
Thune: Congress Must Act to Fix Biden's Border Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 10, 2024
Biden's Border Crisis: Coming to a City Near You
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2024
Thune: Southern Border Security Package Must Include Reforms to Asylum, Parole Systems
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 19, 2023
Thune on Fox News: Biden's Border Crisis Was a Policy Choice
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2023
Thune: Democrats' Refusal to Secure the Southern Border Holds up Aid for U.S. Allies
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 12, 2023
Thune: Annual Defense Bill Provides Critical Funding for Ellsworth Air Force Base
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 12, 2023
Thune: National Security Starts at Home
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2023
Thune: National Security Debate Incomplete Without Addressing Southern Border
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2023
Thune to Senate Democrats: National Security Begins at Home
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2023
Thune Highlights South Dakota's Time-Honored Pheasant Hunting Tradition
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2023
Thune: Border Security Must Be a Top Priority
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2023
MANCHIN LEADS BIPARTISAN COLLEAGUES IN URGING BIDEN TO PRIORITIZE FENTANYL CRISIS
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 14, 2023
Thune: Energy Security is National Security
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2023
Thune: Biden's Border Policies Threaten Our National Security
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2023
Thune: Border Security is National Security
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 17, 2023
Thune: Stand With Israel and Stand Up to Iran
Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune: Strong National Defense is Our Core Responsibility
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2023
Thune: Policy Changes that Affect National Security Must be Considered Carefully
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 25, 2022
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Strengthen School Security
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 14, 2022
Thune, Republican Colleagues Introduce Bill to Recover Funds From Pandemic-Related Unemployment Fraud
Sen.John Thune
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 3, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Cybersecurity Subcommittee Hearing
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 26, 2022
Thune Moves to Block Biden From Diverting Veterans Resources to Address Self-Inflicted Border Crisis
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the opportunity to thank leaders from the Viborg and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Departments in person today. We appreciate the lifesaving service SD firefighters provide to our communities."
Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2022
Thune: Biden's Bloated Budget Full of Misplaced Priorities
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "One more time for the people at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Energy security is national security."
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Every dollar the world denies Putin by not buying his oil & gas is one less dollar he has to spend attacking Ukraine. I've said it before, & I'll say it again: Energy independence is a matter of national security. Biden must reverse course & put American energy back in the game."
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Kennedy, Sullivan call on Biden to strengthen American power in the face of Russia, China ahead of SOTU
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Thune: Biden's Border Crisis Affecting Communities in South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Blackburn, Colleagues Send Letter to President Biden, Commit to Blocking Implementation of any Iran Deal not Submitted to Congress for Approval
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Send Letter to President Biden, Commit to Blocking Implementation of Any Iran Deal Not Submitted to Congress for Approval
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Tweet - "Moody County Sheriff Troy Wellman shared his concerns about weak border policies and how they are allowing drugs to pour into South Dakota communities. The border crisis is affecting all states, not just border states. It's far past time for the president to take action."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cruz Leads Letter With 32 Colleagues to President Biden, Commits to Blocking Implementation of Any Iran Deal Not Submitted to Congress For Approval
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "If Washington Dems think that the southern border crisis is only a problem for border states, they are sorely mistaken. Drugs are pouring in. Fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45. A tragedy."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Tweet: Biden ignored warnings about rolling back effective immigration policies, giving a green light to traffickers & driving a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. I joined over 100 lawmakers in requesting a full accounting of the Biden administration's failed border policies.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet: My statement on the anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Dems have tried to rush consideration of the annual defense bill in favor of their reckless tax & spending spree. Over 900 amendments and not a single floor vote. Our troops deserve better. Our national security requires it. #NDAA"
Sen.John Thune
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