John Thune: “I have witnessed first-hand the changes that have occurred as a result of the Northwest/Delta merger...”

Both pieces of legislation strike at the very heart of issues that the American people care deeply about, passionately about, and we'll see if the Democrats are willing to take yes for an answer.

It's an economic frustration.

I just think, if you’re looking at issues that we want to get at the heart of what everybody seems to be saying, the Democrats and others are saying, are important, we're concerned about.

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