WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Thune issued the following press release:
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, the Senate is in the middle of a busy work period, and we have a lot to accomplish in the coming weeks and months.
"And we have some great opportunities for bipartisan collaboration:
"Market structure legislation.
"The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act.
"The National Defense Authorization Act.
"FISA.
"But at the top of the list right now is funding the government.
"If there's any responsibility we have as members of Congress, it is that.
"And our country cannot afford another shutdown like...