John Thune Dakota Quotations

I am echoing what I hear people say in South Dakota about their senator and as they travel around the country having to deal with the chief obstructionist label. And I believe that is embarrassing to South Dakota,

Today the voters of South Dakota spoke and I am enormously grateful that they have given me the opportunity to serve as their next United States senator,

I've been on the other end of this equation. I would much rather be on this end, ... The voters of South Dakota have spoken. I am enormously grateful they have given me an opportunity to serve as their next U.S. senator.

This fight was not about me. It was all about the people of South Dakota and Rapid City who were impacted by the decision. This whole decision was about the merits. It had nothing to do with politics.

I believe it was the right decision not only for South Dakota but for America's national security interests, ... This is a good decision for America.