WASHINGTON, July 27 -- 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, this afternoon we're going to move on the nomination of Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence.
"Amid a heightened threat environment, having a proven leader in this role is especially important.
"And Jay Clayton fits the mold.
"Mr. President, during the first Trump administration, Jay Clayton served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission for almost four years.
"And under his leadership, the SEC went after financial crimes and fraud and aimed to protect Main Street investor...