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John Thune's Public Statements on Issue: Defense

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12/20/2022 Tweet - "Providing for our nation's defense is one of the most serious and consequential responsibilities for members of Congress. If we don't get national defense right, the rest is just conversation."
03/08/2022 Tweet - "I had a productive meeting with Executive Director of the Ellsworth Authority Scott Landguth. This is an exciting time for Ellsworth Airforce Base and the greater Black Hills Community as they prepare for the B-21 mission."
03/07/2022 Tweet - "There are still an unknown number of our security partners seeking to escape the wrath of the Taliban -- six months after Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan."
02/24/2022 Tweet - "The United States, and all nations that stand for the freedom to self-govern, are with Ukraine. The free world must denounce Russia's war and meet it with resolute consequences: Sanctions. Isolation. Military arms to Ukraine."
02/18/2022 Tweet - "All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse--which went unheeded."
02/17/2022 Tweet - "Americans were shocked to see the Taliban celebrate U.S. forces withdrawing from Afghanistan atop military equipment funded by taxpayers. My bill would provide accountability for the equipment left behind after the botched Biden withdrawal from AFG."
02/15/2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with South Dakota leaders for the Enlisted Assoc. of the National Guard of the United States. We had a productive discussion about recruitment/retention and the broad mission set of the Guard at home and abroad. Thanks for your service and leadership."
12/15/2021 Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base."
11/03/2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work."
09/28/2021 Tweet - "The Afghanistan crisis is a tragic failure of leadership. This admin abandoned Americans & our allies, created a potential safe haven for terrorism, & left advanced weapons & technology in enemy hands. Americans deserve answers."
09/28/2021 Tweet - "The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal was a catastrophic failure by the Biden administration. There is no excuse for abruptly abandoning American citizens and Afghan allies, leaving them in the hands of the Taliban."
09/13/2021 Tweet - "The Biden admin must be held accountable for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. They left American citizens behind, abandoned our Afghan allies, and left equipment & weapons in enemy hands. Congressional oversight is a must -- Blinken is the first step. We need the full story."
08/31/2021 Tweet - "There are still Americans and our Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan. Instead of keeping his promise to American citizens and our partners, President Biden kept his promise to the Taliban."
08/30/2021 Tweet - "President Biden's arbitrary deadline has arrived, and U.S. troops have left Afghanistan. But at what cost? Abandoning Americans & our allies, leaving advanced weapons and technology in enemy hands, & creating a safe haven for terrorism. This was a tragic failure of leadership."
08/27/2021 Tweet - "Military experts and members of Congress, including myself, repeatedly warned the president about the dangers of withdrawing troops based on an arbitrary timeline rather than the security situation on the ground. President Biden did not heed this advice."
08/27/2021 Tweet - "When you learn the names and see their photos it brings a fresh wave of grief for the brave Americans we lost yesterday. Praying for all of their families in this unimaginable time. The terrorists who did this must be brought to justice."
08/26/2021 Tweet - "I am closely watching the situation in Afghanistan and monitoring the latest updates on the reported terrorist attacks. Please keep our troops and citizens and our Afghan allies on the ground in your prayers."
08/26/2021 Tweet - ""Messy" is an understatement for what's happening in Afghanistan. It's the result of shortsighted actions by this admin. My heart aches for the troops we lost today & for the loved ones they left behind. We must bring the terrorists who perpetrated today's violence to justice."
08/22/2021 Tweet - "The Afghanistan withdrawal fiasco was caused by setting an arbitrary deadline. @POTUS shouldn't double down by setting another one for ending the evac from Kabul. Give our men and women on the ground the time and resources they need. Lives depend on it."
08/20/2021 Tweet - "The calamitous Biden withdrawal from Afghanistan underscores the grave error of giving adversaries a fixed timeline. The Taliban bided their time. Grateful for our brave service members who are conducting heroic work in terrible conditions."
08/16/2021 Tweet - "Thank you to the men & women who served tirelessly to bring bin Laden to justice & prevent Afghanistan from becoming a haven for terrorism against the U.S. You answered your country's call. You made a difference. The sacrifice of so many is not defined by what we're seeing today."
08/16/2021 Tweet - "What's happening in Afghanistan is a catastrophic failure by Pres. Biden & a direct result of decisions based on artificial timelines instead of security conditions on the ground. We shouldn't have abruptly abandoned the Afghan people, leaving them in the hands of the Taliban."
02/25/2021 Tweet - "Iran has repeatedly proven that it can't be trusted. Biden must stand against Iran's destabilizing activities/state sponsorship of terror, not grant sanctions relief that funds their malign agenda (& not repeat mistakes of Obama's terrible nuclear deal)."
01/22/2021 Tweet - "I voted in support of SECDEF nominee General Austin after a productive call with him today. On our call, we discussed the proud history and exciting future of Ellsworth AFB, especially our anticipation to host the B-21 Raider mission. Look forward to working with him."
12/11/2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA passed the Senate with bipartisan support. This bill invests in improving the quality of life for troops & their families & ensures our nation can defend against threats from countries like Russia & China. It's important for this bill to become law ASAP."
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