John Thune: “Obviously, you have a public interest requirement that you have to look into, and I am trying to get at the issue with…”

It's an economic frustration.

Both pieces of legislation strike at the very heart of issues that the American people care deeply about, passionately about, and we'll see if the Democrats are willing to take yes for an answer.

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.

Odds are we plan on being here next week," said Thune.