WASHINGTON, April 29 -- 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, we need law enforcement.
"Nowhere was that more evident than on Saturday night when a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner in an attempt to kill the president, individuals in the line of succession to the presidency, and civilians who got in the way.
"Mr. President, we need law enforcement.
"We need the police officers who patrol our streets - the first to respond when someone is in danger or needs help.
"We need the FBI agents who investigate federal crimes - from money la...