WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- After criticizing Congressional democrats for their partisan politics over the past few years, South Dakota Senator John Thune said there are new opportunities for cooperation.

Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says the need for cooperation in many areas is clear.

Thune says all members have concerns about big tech.

Thune says it will also take bi-partisan work to come up with a debt ceiling and budget resolution.