John Thune: “I think, Dr. Emmert, you mentioned that--in your written statement, at least, that you did not think--that you could not…”

There's been enough uncertainty this last year, and, you know, unfortunately, I think through two government shutdowns that extended for a long period of time, it's better for everybody if there's predictability, certainty.

I would love to have some spending cuts associated with the debt limit debate.

The president and his team and their resources need to be brought to bear on Texas because it’s not one that we can lose if we’re going to hang on to a Republican majority.

I’m a realist. I don’t ever try and sugarcoat things. I think it’s a competitive environment right now.