John Thune: “If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There…”

I wouldn’t be where I am without Jim Abdnor.

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.

There's still a lot of stuff that's piled up, trying to get through.

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