John Thune actually said...

"To me, growth should be the goal."

"It seems to me that simplifying our tax code, reforming our tax code in a way that makes us more competitive in the global marketplace, would certainly be a desirable outcome."

"One of the reasons I ask that is because the best way to solve the long-term fiscal problems the country has is faster economic growth."

"So is it fair to say that the policies, the economic policies, of the previous administration have not been conducive or created conditions that are favorable to economic growth?"