John Thune Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“There is a battle to be waged over what kind of country we are going to leave our children and grandchildren and that battle is happening now in Washington, not two years from now.”

“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.”

“Because of my upbringing, I believe in things like limited government, fiscal responsibility and personal accountability. I believe in the wisdom of our founders and the sanctity of our Constitution.”

“I don't happen to subscribe to the notion that everybody who criticizes Tom Daschle is criticizing Tim Johnson. I think that's a bit of a stretch.”

“Social Security is an extremely complicated program.”

“There are more than 30 states, who either by statute or constitutional amendment, have defined marriage as being between a man and a woman.”

“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.”

“I feel that I am best positioned to fight for America's future here in the trenches of the United States Senate.”

“Chuck Swindoll is somebody who I've read a lot over the years and have used his curriculum when I've taught Sunday school classes.”

“Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, although they're not officially debt of the federal government, they are off-balance-sheet debt.”