WASHINGTON, July 14 -- 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, before I begin my remarks this morning, I want to offer a word of welcome to the new senator from South Carolina.
"Later today, we will swear in Darline Graham to fill the seat of her brother and our friend, Lindsey Graham.
"And I know Darline will carry on Lindsey's tireless service for South Carolina, and I look forward to serving with her.
"Mr. President, like many of us, I represent a state with a rich heritage of military service.
"And South Dakota continues to punch above its weight in our armed ...