John Thune: “I guess my fear is, along the lines of what Senator Smith said, if you introduce more players--and some of these players…”

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.

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

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.

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