John Thune actually said...

"Commodity futures trading continues to become increasingly important to the agricultural community, especially in States like my home State of South Dakota."

"Thank you for your leadership of this fine Committee and the hard work that we have accomplished here in the last couple years."

"I think the Commodities Exchange Act reauthorization will be one of many pieces of legislation that we are going to have to consider."

"I wanted to reiterate to you and remind you of your obligation and responsibility as well as that of Secretary Vilsack and others at USDA to make absolutely certain that you guard the welfare and well..."