WASHINGTON, May 18 -- 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, the month of May is dedicated to America's finest.
"We observed Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day last week, and the entire month of May is Military Appreciation Month.
"Armed Forces Day was Saturday, and next week we will observe Memorial Day and remember all those who have laid down their lives in America's service.
"Mr. President, it's an extraordinary thing they do, the men and women who sign up to join our military.
"They don't simply choose service; they choose a kind of service that may...