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March 7, 2022 Tweet - "There are still an unknown number of our security partners seeking to escape the wrath of the Taliban -- six months after Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "The United States, and all nations that stand for the freedom to self-govern, are with Ukraine. The free world must denounce Russia's war and meet it with resolute consequences: Sanctions. Isolation. Military arms to Ukraine." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse--which went unheeded." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Americans were shocked to see the Taliban celebrate U.S. forces withdrawing from Afghanistan atop military equipment funded by taxpayers. My bill would provide accountability for the equipment left behind after the botched Biden withdrawal from AFG." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 16, 2022 Thune Bill Demands Accountability for Biden Allowing Taliban Takeover of U.S. Military Equipment Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with South Dakota leaders for the Enlisted Assoc. of the National Guard of the United States. We had a productive discussion about recruitment/retention and the broad mission set of the Guard at home and abroad. Thanks for your service and leadership." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 9, 2022 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits 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, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging President Biden to Make Clear That U.S. Stands With Eastern European Allies in the Face of Putin's Aggression Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Senate Passes NDAA, Including Rounds' South Dakota Priorities Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Challenging 'Woke' Agenda in Military Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2021 Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal was a catastrophic failure by the Biden administration. There is no excuse for abruptly abandoning American citizens and Afghan allies, leaving them in the hands of the Taliban." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The Afghanistan crisis is a tragic failure of leadership. This admin abandoned Americans & our allies, created a potential safe haven for terrorism, & left advanced weapons & technology in enemy hands. Americans deserve answers." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden admin must be held accountable for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. They left American citizens behind, abandoned our Afghan allies, and left equipment & weapons in enemy hands. Congressional oversight is a must -- Blinken is the first step. We need the full story." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Join Colleagues in Demanding Answers About U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Lee, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden on Afghanistan Withdrawal Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blackburn, Cotton, And Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Tweet - "There are still Americans and our Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan. Instead of keeping his promise to American citizens and our partners, President Biden kept his promise to the Taliban." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's arbitrary deadline has arrived, and U.S. troops have left Afghanistan. But at what cost? Abandoning Americans & our allies, leaving advanced weapons and technology in enemy hands, & creating a safe haven for terrorism. This was a tragic failure of leadership." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "When you learn the names and see their photos it brings a fresh wave of grief for the brave Americans we lost yesterday. Praying for all of their families in this unimaginable time. The terrorists who did this must be brought to justice." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "There are still an unknown number of our security partners seeking to escape the wrath of the Taliban -- six months after Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "The United States, and all nations that stand for the freedom to self-govern, are with Ukraine. The free world must denounce Russia's war and meet it with resolute consequences: Sanctions. Isolation. Military arms to Ukraine." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse--which went unheeded." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Americans were shocked to see the Taliban celebrate U.S. forces withdrawing from Afghanistan atop military equipment funded by taxpayers. My bill would provide accountability for the equipment left behind after the botched Biden withdrawal from AFG." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 16, 2022 Thune Bill Demands Accountability for Biden Allowing Taliban Takeover of U.S. Military Equipment Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with South Dakota leaders for the Enlisted Assoc. of the National Guard of the United States. We had a productive discussion about recruitment/retention and the broad mission set of the Guard at home and abroad. Thanks for your service and leadership." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 9, 2022 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits 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, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging President Biden to Make Clear That U.S. Stands With Eastern European Allies in the Face of Putin's Aggression Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Senate Passes NDAA, Including Rounds' South Dakota Priorities Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Challenging 'Woke' Agenda in Military Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2021 Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal was a catastrophic failure by the Biden administration. There is no excuse for abruptly abandoning American citizens and Afghan allies, leaving them in the hands of the Taliban." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The Afghanistan crisis is a tragic failure of leadership. This admin abandoned Americans & our allies, created a potential safe haven for terrorism, & left advanced weapons & technology in enemy hands. Americans deserve answers." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden admin must be held accountable for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. They left American citizens behind, abandoned our Afghan allies, and left equipment & weapons in enemy hands. Congressional oversight is a must -- Blinken is the first step. We need the full story." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Join Colleagues in Demanding Answers About U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Lee, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden on Afghanistan Withdrawal Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blackburn, Cotton, And Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Tweet - "There are still Americans and our Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan. Instead of keeping his promise to American citizens and our partners, President Biden kept his promise to the Taliban." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's arbitrary deadline has arrived, and U.S. troops have left Afghanistan. But at what cost? Abandoning Americans & our allies, leaving advanced weapons and technology in enemy hands, & creating a safe haven for terrorism. This was a tragic failure of leadership." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "When you learn the names and see their photos it brings a fresh wave of grief for the brave Americans we lost yesterday. Praying for all of their families in this unimaginable time. The terrorists who did this must be brought to justice." Sen.John Thune
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