Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, although they're not officially debt of the federal government, they are off-balance-sheet debt. John Thune balancedebtfannie Change image and share on social
Because of my upbringing, I believe in things like limited government, fiscal responsibility and personal accountability. I believe in the wisdom of our founders and the sanctity of our Constitution. John Thune accountabilityconstitutionfiscal Change image and share on social
Absolutely. I think that this is - politics is a tough business. I describe it as a full contact sport. You have to be prepared to get in there and mix it up. John Thune absolutelybusinesscontact Change image and share on social
Let's not dismiss or attack individual ideas as being inadequate before we have had a chance to assess their positive effect as part of a whole solution. John Thune assesattackchance Change image and share on social
Ethanol reduces our dependence on foreign sources of oil and is an important weapon in the War on Terror. By investing in South Dakota's ethanol producers, we will strengthen our energy security and create new jobs. John Thune createdakotadependence share on social
Like a lot of people, I'm interested in public service and want to do as much as I can to change the direction of this country and will give some consideration to that after midterm elections. John Thune changeconsiderationcountry Change image and share on social
Chuck Swindoll is somebody who I've read a lot over the years and have used his curriculum when I've taught Sunday school classes. John Thune chuckclasscurriculum Change image and share on social
I feel that I am best positioned to fight for America's future here in the trenches of the United States Senate. John Thune americafeelfight Change image and share on social
Social Security is an extremely complicated program. John Thune complicateextremelyprogram Change image and share on social
We must work together to save and strengthen Social Security not just for my father's generation but also for my daughters' generation. John Thune daughterfathergeneration Change image and share on social