WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. John Thune issued the following press release:
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, it's rare for the Senate to be in session on a Sunday.
"Needless to say, the fact that we are here today tells you that what we're doing is important work.
"And that is the SAVE America Act.
"Mr. President, the core of the SAVE America Act is securing American elections.
"And a big way the bill accomplishes that is with two commonsense policies:
"Requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, and requiring a photo ID when you go to cast a ballot.
"Polls show that both of these measures have sup...