John Thune: “I think we should do everything we can to be a helping hand. I know other countries, including the Israelis, are trying…”

Unfortunately, I think after two government shutdowns that have extended for a long period of time, it’s better for everybody if there’s predictability, certainty, and just to take that issue off the table.

There's still a lot of stuff that's piled up, trying to get through.

Well, that's nice of him. I guess. I don't know, what do you say on that? That's a decision that's made by my colleagues.

There's been enough uncertainty this last year, and, you know, unfortunately, I think through two government shutdowns that extended for a long period of time, it's better for everybody if there's predictability, certainty.