WASHINGTON, July 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, Americans tend to trust Republicans more than Democrats when it comes to national security, and boy oh boy, do Democrats seem determined to demonstrate why that is the case.
"Yesterday afternoon, Democrats voted against the National Defense Authorization Act - the annual bill that authorizes spending for our nation's defense.
"Their ostensible excuse was the conflict in Iran.
"Well, in case they were operating under a misconception, I am happy to tell them that this year's National Defense Authorization...