WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. John Thune issued the following press release:
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Good afternoon, everyone.
"We are one year removed, about a year ago at this time, we were preparing for President Trump's inauguration.
"And I think it's a good time to kind of reflect on the last year and the things that we've been able to accomplish together, working with the president, a Republican majority in the House, a Republican majority in the Senate.
"And it all starts with protecting and defending the homeland.
"And I think that this president made a commitment to the American people when he ra...