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Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "If you believe in democracy, you believe all Americans -- not just those you agree with -- have a right to a voice in govt. You can dislike when your party isn't in charge. But, you can't suggest (w/o undermining our system) that govt is only legitimate if your party is in power." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Very mature. America is battling a global pandemic and mourning the loss of a Supreme Court justice, but Chuck Schumer is determined to prevent committees from meeting on important topics like election security. #TemperTantrum" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Some Democrats have gone as far as to say that "nothing is off the table" when it comes to retribution for having a Senate vote on the president's nominee -- a grade school-style threat with constitutional consequences." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. The Senate Intelligence Committee was supposed to have a hearing on election security today. The Democratic leader objected & blocked the meeting from happening. Mark "election security" down as the first target of Democrats' SCOTUS retribution." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "When Dems say "nothing is off the table" if they regain the majority, they mean: -Scrapping protections for the Senate minority put in place by founders -Increasing number of SCOTUS justices (to pack it w/ liberal judges) -Making DC & PR states (in hopes of 2 Dem senators each)" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the Dem-led misinformation campaign, filling this SCOTUS seat follows historical Senate norms. There is a different precedent if you have a divided government (2016) vs. having the same party in control in the WH & Senate (now). In fact, Joe Biden made the distinction." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Many GOP senators -- myself included -- decided to run for office for this very reason: to be in a position to restore the court to its original constitutional purpose as a judicial body, not a legislative one. We ran for this. We were elected for this. Now, we will follow through." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Thune Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "My full statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg below Downwards arrow. We didn't always agree, but RBG was a true patriot who loved this country and dedicated her life to serving the American people and the law." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "What a shameful and unproductive attempt to tear down one of the strongest women leaders in Congress. This kind of "commentary' deserves no place in our political discourse." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020 Rubio Joins Kennedy, Colleagues to Introduce Stop Blocking Hospitals Act to Protect Life-saving Medical Services From Criminal Rioting Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are already plotting to do away with the filibuster if political roles & majorities reverse. But take a look at what they've been up to in the minority -- blocking bills at every turn." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP majority has, at times, been frustrated by the filibuster, but we've always respected what it means to the Senate. Now, here we are, defending the rights Dems enjoy in the minority while they're already talking about rolling them back if they regain the majority." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "If Dems really shared Republicans' urgency to deliver relief to Americans, they'd work w/ us to get a compromise bill through Congress. Yet, they refuse to negotiate. The logical conclusion is that Dems, with eyes on November, would rather have a political issue than pass a bill." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Barrasso Urges COVID-19 Support for Tribes Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning their long-overdue right to vote. I always told my daughters they could do anything they dreamed of. I'm proud to live in a country where that's true. We owe so much to women who paved the way for equality. #19thAmendment" Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: The importance of Mount Rushmore, the Shrine of Democracy Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gosar Calls for Open Amendment Process for the GAOA Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 17, 2020 Rounds Supports Police Reform Bill in Senate Sen. Mike Rounds
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great initiative by @FLOTUS to get America's youth involved in the centennial celebration of women getting their right to vote. I encourage South Dakota's talented students to submit artwork! Link to submit here:" Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's easy to lose faith in the productiveness of social media dialogue when you see examples like this. @SenatorTimScott is one of the most thoughtful people I know. I'm glad he's leading the @SenateGOP charge to improve policing in this country & proud to call him a colleague." Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2020 Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020 Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General William Barr - Heat Members Support Doj Opposition of Nationwide Injunction Jeopardizing Utility Line Projects Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota's expert on small towns of the Midwest passed away over the weekend. RIP John Miller." Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is back in Washington on Monday, but for the past few weeks, I've been working from my home office. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my workdays -- full of virtual meetings & phone calls." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've talked about the legislative branch's role in making laws, but did you know there's another part of my job that's solely based on helping you? In this lesson, I explain what "constituent services" are & why they're a key part of any senator's job." Sen. John Thune
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Simpson and Fulcher Advocate for Long Term PILT and SRS Solution Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for having me. More than ever, we're all relying on our neighbors, and South Dakota is proud to count Iowa as one. Thanks for everything you do in the Senate to defend the Great Plains & Midwest." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020 Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Rubio Joins Perdue and Colleagues Warning Against China's Debt-trap Diplomacy Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus." Sen. John Thune
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents - For the past few weeks, I've been posting lesson plan videos about the federal government. So, if you've recently added the job of "teacher" to your plate as your kids are home from school, check out this week's lesson on Senate committees." Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020 Thune Releases Second U.S. Government Video Lesson: How a Bill Becomes a Law Sen. John Thune
April 10, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - McAdams calls on federal government to order more personal protective equipment Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Answered some of @CAMcGrady 's questions for @rollcall 's @HeardOnTheHill . "Are you in constant contact with members?" "Do you have any more educational videos planned?" "What's up with the beard?" & more Check out my answers" Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "#CensusDay is today. It's important that every American is counted. Take just 10 minutes out of your day to count yourself IN. Fill out the #2020Census online here #BeCounted" Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Tom Coburn was either your greatest ally or greatest adversary, depending on which side of his deeply held convictions and relentless passion you found yourself. Few have been as impactful." Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "If you believe in democracy, you believe all Americans -- not just those you agree with -- have a right to a voice in govt. You can dislike when your party isn't in charge. But, you can't suggest (w/o undermining our system) that govt is only legitimate if your party is in power." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Very mature. America is battling a global pandemic and mourning the loss of a Supreme Court justice, but Chuck Schumer is determined to prevent committees from meeting on important topics like election security. #TemperTantrum" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Some Democrats have gone as far as to say that "nothing is off the table" when it comes to retribution for having a Senate vote on the president's nominee -- a grade school-style threat with constitutional consequences." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. The Senate Intelligence Committee was supposed to have a hearing on election security today. The Democratic leader objected & blocked the meeting from happening. Mark "election security" down as the first target of Democrats' SCOTUS retribution." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "When Dems say "nothing is off the table" if they regain the majority, they mean: -Scrapping protections for the Senate minority put in place by founders -Increasing number of SCOTUS justices (to pack it w/ liberal judges) -Making DC & PR states (in hopes of 2 Dem senators each)" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the Dem-led misinformation campaign, filling this SCOTUS seat follows historical Senate norms. There is a different precedent if you have a divided government (2016) vs. having the same party in control in the WH & Senate (now). In fact, Joe Biden made the distinction." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Many GOP senators -- myself included -- decided to run for office for this very reason: to be in a position to restore the court to its original constitutional purpose as a judicial body, not a legislative one. We ran for this. We were elected for this. Now, we will follow through." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Thune Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "My full statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg below Downwards arrow. We didn't always agree, but RBG was a true patriot who loved this country and dedicated her life to serving the American people and the law." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "What a shameful and unproductive attempt to tear down one of the strongest women leaders in Congress. This kind of "commentary' deserves no place in our political discourse." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020 Rubio Joins Kennedy, Colleagues to Introduce Stop Blocking Hospitals Act to Protect Life-saving Medical Services From Criminal Rioting Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are already plotting to do away with the filibuster if political roles & majorities reverse. But take a look at what they've been up to in the minority -- blocking bills at every turn." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP majority has, at times, been frustrated by the filibuster, but we've always respected what it means to the Senate. Now, here we are, defending the rights Dems enjoy in the minority while they're already talking about rolling them back if they regain the majority." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "If Dems really shared Republicans' urgency to deliver relief to Americans, they'd work w/ us to get a compromise bill through Congress. Yet, they refuse to negotiate. The logical conclusion is that Dems, with eyes on November, would rather have a political issue than pass a bill." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Barrasso Urges COVID-19 Support for Tribes Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning their long-overdue right to vote. I always told my daughters they could do anything they dreamed of. I'm proud to live in a country where that's true. We owe so much to women who paved the way for equality. #19thAmendment" Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: The importance of Mount Rushmore, the Shrine of Democracy Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gosar Calls for Open Amendment Process for the GAOA Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 17, 2020 Rounds Supports Police Reform Bill in Senate Sen.Mike Rounds
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great initiative by @FLOTUS to get America's youth involved in the centennial celebration of women getting their right to vote. I encourage South Dakota's talented students to submit artwork! Link to submit here:" Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Gen. Brown is an impressive leader, and I appreciated our recent convo. about his plans for the @usairforce . I know he will do a great job leading our airmen & protecting our country from the many dangers we face. Proud to have been a part of this historic vote in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's easy to lose faith in the productiveness of social media dialogue when you see examples like this. @SenatorTimScott is one of the most thoughtful people I know. I'm glad he's leading the @SenateGOP charge to improve policing in this country & proud to call him a colleague." Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2020 Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020 Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General William Barr - Heat Members Support Doj Opposition of Nationwide Injunction Jeopardizing Utility Line Projects Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota's expert on small towns of the Midwest passed away over the weekend. RIP John Miller." Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is back in Washington on Monday, but for the past few weeks, I've been working from my home office. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my workdays -- full of virtual meetings & phone calls." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've talked about the legislative branch's role in making laws, but did you know there's another part of my job that's solely based on helping you? In this lesson, I explain what "constituent services" are & why they're a key part of any senator's job." Sen.John Thune
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Simpson and Fulcher Advocate for Long Term PILT and SRS Solution Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for having me. More than ever, we're all relying on our neighbors, and South Dakota is proud to count Iowa as one. Thanks for everything you do in the Senate to defend the Great Plains & Midwest." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020 Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Rubio Joins Perdue and Colleagues Warning Against China's Debt-trap Diplomacy Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus." Sen.John Thune
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents - For the past few weeks, I've been posting lesson plan videos about the federal government. So, if you've recently added the job of "teacher" to your plate as your kids are home from school, check out this week's lesson on Senate committees." Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020 Thune Releases Second U.S. Government Video Lesson: How a Bill Becomes a Law Sen.John Thune
April 10, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - McAdams calls on federal government to order more personal protective equipment Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Answered some of @CAMcGrady 's questions for @rollcall 's @HeardOnTheHill . "Are you in constant contact with members?" "Do you have any more educational videos planned?" "What's up with the beard?" & more Check out my answers" Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "#CensusDay is today. It's important that every American is counted. Take just 10 minutes out of your day to count yourself IN. Fill out the #2020Census online here #BeCounted" Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Tom Coburn was either your greatest ally or greatest adversary, depending on which side of his deeply held convictions and relentless passion you found yourself. Few have been as impactful." Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Great message. No American is alone as long as we are united." Sen.John Thune
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