WASHINGTON, June 22 -- 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):

"Madam President, we're approaching one year since the Working Families Tax Cuts became law.

"For nearly a year now, the American people have been seeing the benefits of this bill.

"From a more secure border to a stronger military.

"Larger paychecks and bigger refunds.

"Support for farmers and ranchers.

"And a lifeline for struggling rural health care providers.

"Madam President, for the past year the story of the Working Families Tax Cuts has been unfolding across the country in a number of ways.

"And this afterno...