93 Quotes by John Thune

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.

I called him this morning to thank him, and I said that we need to think about adding another face to Mount Rushmore, ... He talked to virtually everybody and, as the former head of the Air Combat Command, brought tremendous credibility.

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.

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.

For that, all South Dakotans owe him a big debt of gratitude, ... I wish him and his family the very best in the future.

Social Security is an extremely complicated program.

This is partly a function of approval ratings. People pay attention [to polls] and start saying, 'Lets take a more independent tack.' It is frankly self-interest, self-preservation.

I say to my colleague from New York that if someone who has a concealed carry permit... in the State of South Dakota that goes to New York and is in Central Park -- Central Park is a much safer place.

I tell people it's like shopping for a car.People are taking candidates out for a test drive, seeing what they like.