John Thune: “We cannot accept failure or complacency, and, as a doctor, I know that quality health care is about putting the patient…”

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.

Well, I think people are, there's voter fatigue with high gas prices and high diesel prices in my part of the world.

It's an economic frustration.

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