John Thune: “An efficient national passenger rail system is a crucial element of the American transportation system.”

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.

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

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.

There’s voter fatigue with high gas prices, and high diesel prices in my part of the world.