But what shouldn't happen is, you shouldn't have the taxpayers from states that are managing their situations well paying for those states that are not. John Thune happenmanagepay Change image and share on social
Having a Christian worldview shapes my decision-making with respect to all aspects of my life. I always respect people in public life who are principled, and those principles have to be connected to something. And my faith is what serves as the anchor and directs my actions. John Thune actionanchoraspect share on social
I just think we need more accountability and more transparency. John Thune accountabilitytransparency 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
There are more than 30 states, who either by statute or constitutional amendment, have defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. John Thune amendmentconstitutionaldefine Change image and share on social
I think the problem with President Obama - and I like him personally, I came into the Senate with him - is his agenda. John Thune agendumobamapersonally Change image and share on social
We must ensure that today's seniors' benefits are rock solid and find a solution that fixes Social Security for the next generation that is just entering the workforce. John Thune benefitensureenter Change image and share on social
I don't happen to subscribe to the notion that everybody who criticizes Tom Daschle is criticizing Tim Johnson. I think that's a bit of a stretch. John Thune bitecriticizedaschle Change image and share on social
There is a battle to be waged over what kind of country we are going to leave our children and grandchildren and that battle is happening now in Washington, not two years from now. John Thune battlechildcountry Change image and share on social
The closest I've come to being on a reality TV show is C-SPAN's live coverage of the Senate floor. John Thune closecoveragefloor Change image and share on social