WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on U.S. Senator John Thune (R-South Dakota) being elected to serve as Senate Majority Leader for the 119^th Congress.

“The Senate Republican Conference has a deep and talented bench. Days like this remind me how blessed we are as Republicans to have so many gifted senators. Every nomination speech and candidate speech was outstanding. I’ve never been more proud of my colleagues than I am today.

“I supported Senator Thune as Leader, but I have great respect for Senator Cornyn and Senator Scott. They both acquitted themselves well.

“Senator Thune and I have been close friends since our days in the House of Representatives.  John is smart, focused, reliable, and cares about others. I’ve found him to be one of the most decent men I’ve ever met and he has a terrific family.

“John’s leadership skills are sharp and his dedication to our great country is steadfast. He will be an important ally to Speaker Johnson. Finally, when it comes to enacting the Make America Great Again Agenda, President Trump will have no better ally than Majority Leader John Thune.”

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