John Thune: “We are,” Thune responded when asked if they were still on track to make this a reality.”

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

It ought to be something that should be a no brainer here on the floor of the Senate.

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.

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.