John Thune: “I appreciate having the opportunity to work with you, Mr. Chairman, as well as with Senator Clinton, in including…”

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

I just think, if you’re looking at issues that we want to get at the heart of what everybody seems to be saying, the Democrats and others are saying, are important, we're concerned about.

It's an economic frustration.

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