John Thune: “I can't think of individuals who are better equipped to serve in the posts for which you're here this morning.”

That's why again I hope that the administration is laser-focused on trying to get the strait open, get the shipping lanes opened up, and help out with that global energy supply.

It's a pretty simple measure, but an important way to ensure that members of Congress are held to the standards that America should be able to expect of their representatives.

I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.

I worry about that, for sure.