John Thune Decision Quotations

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.

He's faced with exactly the same decision that he had to face in 2002, ... Last time, John chose the greater challenge. It's an eerily similar decision.

Her decision to withdraw out of respect for the separation of powers, one of America's greatest founding principles, was a selfless act of courage that I commend.

We've made the decision that we're going to win this on the merit. ... We think there is tremendous military value for Ellsworth going forward and we think we can persuade five of the nine commissioners to take Ellsworth off the list,

This fight was not about me, ... This whole decision was about the merits. It had nothing to do with the politics.

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.