John Thune Quotes

I want to do my part in fighting for America's future. That's why I have decided to run for the United States Senate.

I really don't have tremendous political ambition. I have policy ambition.

I can honestly say that being a United States Senator has been the honor of my life.

If you don’t enjoy helping people then politics is something you shouldn’t be about.

If I am elected, God willing, to the United States Senate, I will be leading the charge for President Trump.

I have been immeasurably honored to serve the people of Maine for nearly 40 years in public office and for the past 17 years in the United States Senate. It was incredibly difficult to decide that I would not seek a fourth term in the Senate.

Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I'll never run for the Senate in New York.

My appetite for public policy and changing it, and not only being a part of the conversation, but affecting it in a positive way, never diminished after 10 years in Congress.

I think I can speak for every Senator, saying that he or she ran for the Senate because we want to help make this a better place; that is, we want to help our States and help America.

Changing social policy is just dogged hard work.

There are two kinds of horses; there are show horses, and there are work horses, and you've got to decide in the United States Senate whether you want to be a show horse or a work horse.

Stop sending out press releases and start passing some bills...

I really enjoyed my time in state government. I thought we made a difference. I liked being a part of that effort. I had a different experience in Washington.

I feel lucky that I get the privilege of serving in the Senate.

I'm focused, as you can tell, on 2014 and on doing my job as a senator.

Part of the reason why I wanted to be involved in politics was to create and be a part of policy changes.

I knew I always wanted to get involved in politics.

I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people.

I'm excited to work with my colleagues to advance President Trump's policies and advance the needs of our state and the nation.

Everything I ever suggested for 'The West Wing' comes from my work with Senator Moynihan.

The CDU is willing to continue to take responsibility for our country. We want to do justice to the government mandate.

There is no doubt in my mind that Rudy Giuliani in the Senate will be a leader for the people of New York but also for the people of Arizona and the people all over this country.

I ran for president to present the citizens of America. I am here to change the broken system so it serves their families and their communities well.

Some people think elections are a game: who's up or who's down. It's about our country. It's about our kids' future. It's about all of us together. Some of us put ourselves out there and do this against some difficult odds. We do it, each one of us, against difficult odds. We do it because we care about our country. Some of us are right, and some of us are not. Some of us are ready, and some of us are not. Some of us know what we will do on day one, and some of us haven't thought that through.

Senator Obama's message of hope is not just for America's future, it is also a message of hope for the world as well. A world which is now in many respects fearful for its future.