John Thune actually said...

"Members on our side have been prepared to act for awhile."

"I look forward to Kennedy being a partner to Congress on some very important issues, including chronic disease."

"In the case of Ms. Gabbard, different views perhaps about national security matters than those held by a lot of Democrats certainly here in this chamber and the progressive movement in this country."

"It is now time for the Senate to move forward with this budget resolution in order to further advance our shared Republican agenda in Congress."