Sen. Thune Issues Commentary: Securing the Border for Good
July 25, 2026
July 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026:
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Securing the Border for Good
Under President Biden, the southern border was a mess. Thousands of illegal immigrants were crossing the border every single day, Border Patrol agents were overwhelmed, and the consequences of this chaos were affecting communities around the country, including in South Dakota. The worst part: It was avoidable. But Pres . . .
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Securing the Border for Good
Under President Biden, the southern border was a mess. Thousands of illegal immigrants were crossing the border every single day, Border Patrol agents were overwhelmed, and the consequences of this chaos were affecting communities around the country, including in South Dakota. The worst part: It was avoidable. But Pres . . .