say he wants a solution. >> you mentioned elections to come. you are in charge of the -- electing aas many republicans to the senate in 2018. did your job get easier over the weekend? >> when you looking at an issue like this, any time the senate could show the american people, republicans or democrats or independents, that it could function, we will be better off. look at tax bill. >> i would argue it would show it is not very well. you got into it it the first place. >> chuck schumer didn't agree with the deal, but we could come together and put something on the floor that will work and whether you are a senator in a red or blue state, having the american people believe you can accomplish something is important. >> if you are running against claire mccaskill in missouri, what do you say about the actions she took during this debate? >> think it is a difficult time. if you are at the air force base in moes is a concern. if you are at minot air force