WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- 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, last year Republicans followed through on our promises to the American people.

"The cornerstone of that was the Working Families Tax Cuts and the rest of that landmark legislation.

"A bill that helps deliver safer streets.

"Put more money in Americans' pockets.

"And create new opportunities to get ahead.

"Mr. President, I've said that we did 10 years of legislating in this bill - there's a lot in it.

"It's generational in terms of its content and its impact.

"And this year, hardworking Americans will...