John Thune: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. General, Admiral, General, thank you very much for being here and thank you for your…”

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

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

The only conclusion one can draw is that the Democrats have concluded that it is good politics for them not to allow the Republicans to ‘get a victory’ or the president to ‘get a victory’ in the middle of a political season.

It's an economic frustration.