John Thune: “Could you describe how these important updates, the MOU, have benefited PHMSA guidance and directives related to…”

The election ought to be painting a contrast between us and the Democrats and not creating conflicts with fellow Republicans.

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.

At some point, we’ve got to get this done.

I think we have a bunch of stuff we have to finish and we’ll just stay until we finish it.