WASHINGTON, June 15 -- 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, on Thursday President Trump nominated Jay Clayton - the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York - to be the director of national intelligence.
"He has an impressive resume, with experience in both the public sector and the private sector.
"And he has the kind of skill set necessary for managing issues as complex and varied as those faced by the director of national intelligence.
"And for some perspective from the other side of the aisle: the Democrat vice chairman of the Senate Inte...