WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- 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, later this evening, we're going to hear from President Trump in his State of the Union address.
"In a little more than a year, President Trump and Republican majorities in Congress have delivered on our promises to the American people.
"From a secure border.
"To more money in Americans' pockets.
"And as the American people will hear tonight, we're just getting started.
"Mr. President, the Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for 11 days now.
"It's the second time in less than six months...