U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) delivered the following remarks on Monday:
Thune’s remarks below (as delivered):
“Mr. President, in just a few minutes senators will head over to the chamber of the House of Representatives to count the electoral votes and certify the election of Donald Trump and JD Vance as president and vice president of the United States.
“Today I want to offer my warmest congratulations to President Trump and Vice President-elect Vance.
“They scored a tremendous victory this last November.
“Republicans improved our margins in nearly 90 percent of counties in the United States and grew support with nearly every demographic group.
“The Republican coalition is broad and strong – and growing!
“Now the work begins of delivering on our agenda.
“And, Mr. President, Republicans are ready to go.
“We’re committed to ending the Biden-Harris border crisis, securing our southern border, restoring respect for the rule of law.
“We’re committed to restoring American strength to secure our nation and discourage the actors fomenting instability on the world stage.
“We’re committed to strengthening our economic and fiscal future, which includes extending tax relief for hardworking Americans.
“We’re committed to advancing American energy dominance to promote both affordable energy and our national security.
“Mr. President, the list goes on.
“And we’re getting right to work.
“And along with advancing these priorities, we will be focused on getting President Trump’s Cabinet up and running quickly by ensuring that his nominees are speedily confirmed here in the United States Senate.
“The voters sent President Trump here with a mission.
“And we are committed to ensuring that he has the people around him that he needs to deliver.
“Mr. President, it’s been a tough four years for the American people.
“The Biden administration was characterized by a historic inflation crisis that left millions of Americans struggling, a border crisis that jeopardized our national security, and increasing instability on the world stage.
“But I believe that a brighter future is ahead.
“And I look forward to working with President Trump, with Vice President-elect Vance – a Senate colleague, I might add – and with Republicans in both houses to secure that brighter future for the American people.”
