TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN LUST

On 2026-06-23, Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN LUST" in the Senate.

TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN LUST

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3052] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN LUST Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Benjamin Lust, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Benjamin is a graduate of Stevens High School in Rapid City, SD. Currently, he is attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he is pursuing degrees in political science and human and organizational development. He is a hard worker who has been dedicated to getting the most out of his internship experience. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Benjamin for all of the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come. ____________________