I trust the judgement of the Justice Department to ensure that whatever files they release protect the victims, clearly.

I can’t comment on that at this point.

I trust them in terms of having the confidence that they’ll get as much information out there as possible in a way that protects the rights of the victims.

He’s not going to pass.

It’s unclear if Thune would put the bill on the floor, though he has said he is for transparency.

I don't think the legislation is necessary.

That’s what we’re going to negotiate.

Let’s get it done, get it over to the House so we can get this government open.

A deal is coming together

I am tired of political games.

I am tired of political games

The Democrats’ proposal is just more of the same, masking rising premiums and padding insurance companies’ profits with more taxpayer dollars.

We’ll see where the votes are

the pain this shutdown has caused is only getting worse

Will the far left not be satisfied until federal workers and military families are getting their Thanksgiving dinner from a food bank?

we’re going to give them a chance to vote later today on paying people who are working

I am tired of political games.

end these weeks of misery

Hopefully they’ll come out of there with 10 or more that are willing to vote to open the government.

I made this very clear to them, I can’t guarantee them an outcome.

When they’re willing to produce the votes to open up the government, we’re going to talk.

I’m optimistic a resolution might be at hand

We got members on both sides who are continuing to dialogue.

I’m always optimistic. Aren’t you?

I think there are people who realize this has gone on long enough, there's been enough pain inflicted on the American people, and it's time to end it.