John Thune: “I think it was, yes, it was an attack on the Capitol.”

I’m a realist. I don’t ever try and sugarcoat things. I think it’s a competitive environment right now.

I’m hoping the White House will become engaged. Texas is an incredibly expensive state and obviously one that we need, that we’ve got to hold if we’re going to keep the United States Senate.

There's clearly an interest among certain members of our conference for a higher level of military and defense.

It's still a work in progress.