John Thune actually said...

"I think we're on track — I hope, at least — to be able to produce something that we can pass through the Senate, send back to the House, have them pass and put on the president's desk by the Fourth of..."

"I think we’re on track. I hope, at least, to be able to produce something that we can pass through the Senate."

"It’s just one tactical nuke—why’s everyone so bent out of shape?"

"The Senate’s committees are working closely to identify potential Byrd problems ahead of time."