John Thune: “The secretary has a responsibility, an obligation, to restore and return the trust of the American people in the…”

I’m hoping the White House will become engaged. Texas is an incredibly expensive state and obviously one that we need, that we’ve got to hold if we’re going to keep the United States Senate.

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

There's been enough uncertainty this last year, and, you know, unfortunately, I think through two government shutdowns that extended for a long period of time, it's better for everybody if there's predictability, certainty.

It's still a work in progress.