I think that if Republicans are given the reins of leadership in the House or Senate or both, we will have to govern in a way - at least put forward solutions whether or not the president goes along with them or not, that deal with these long-term challenges. John Thune challengedealforward 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
When you're the president of the United States and you know that the biggest issue facing you is this cliff that we're about ready to head over if we don't get this spending and debt situation under control, it's very irresponsible not to take the action that is necessary to fix the problem. John Thune actionbigcliff share on social
I just think we need more accountability and more transparency. John Thune accountabilitytransparency 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'm a big, big reader of pretty much everything that Chuck Colson has written. And I consulted with him when I was making some decisions about running for the Senate in the first place. John Thune bigchuckcolson 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
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
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
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