WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- 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, we've been able to pass 11 of the 12 full-year appropriations bills into law this year.

"And as I said, I'm hoping that we can get that 12th bill done soon.

"We've made considerable progress this past year restoring a regular order appropriations process.

"And thanks in no small part to a more open process, this year's appropriations bills delivered significant wins for the American people.

"Today, I want to take a moment to talk about some of the health care wins for Americans in the most recent appro...