If you're blessed enough to serve in public office, then you shouldn't just talk a good game about your values; you should cast your vote according to them. John Thune blesscastgame Change image and share on social
We are spending more as a percentage of our entire economy, almost 25 percent, than we have spent at any time since the end of World War II. John Thune economyendentire Change image and share on social
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
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
I've also said you don't rule any options out, because if you are in public life because you want to make a difference... obviously, you have to be open to those kind of possibilities. John Thune differencehavekind Change image and share on social
I just think we need more accountability and more transparency. John Thune accountabilitytransparency 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
I have a Christian worldview and so it shapes the way that I view issues. I don't apologize for that, and I don't think people of faith ought to shrink away from being in the public arena. John Thune apologizearenachristian Change image and 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 believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it. John Thune bloodclothdefend share on social