WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. John Thune issued the following press release:
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Shamefully, the Democrats have put us into another government shutdown.
"This is day 25 of the shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.
"We have tried repeatedly to engage them on a path forward.
"The White House has attempted to do that.
"By the way, the White House submitted their last offer to the Democrats 12 days ago.
"Twelve days ago, no response.
"And so here we are with important agencies of government that have vital national security and homeland security roles, people not getting paid...