John Thune: “The Finance Committee today voted to report out permanent normal trade relations with Russia.”

It's a pretty simple measure, but an important way to ensure that members of Congress are held to the standards that America should be able to expect of their representatives.

I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

It's an economic frustration.

It’s a great message. I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.