John Thune: “Today, the United States imports nearly 65 percent of its petroleum. By 2030, we're on a course for importing 70…”

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.

Well, I think people are, there's voter fatigue with high gas prices and high diesel prices in my part of the world.

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.