John Thune: “The Coast Guard is vital to both the physical and economic safety of our Nation.”

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

I worry about that, for sure.

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

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.