John Thune: “I would welcome the opportunity to host you at Ellsworth and show you the work that's underway out there.”

That's why again I hope that the administration is laser-focused on trying to get the strait open, get the shipping lanes opened up, and help out with that global energy supply.

Odds are we plan on being here next week," said Thune.

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

It's an economic frustration.