John Thune actually said...

"Thank you for your service and willingness to come up here and answer all these questions today."

"I thank all of you for your input and perspective."

"For those of you who compete head to head with other providers of voice, video, and Internet services, do you feel that you are competing on an even regulatory playing field with your competitors?"

"To tackle the so-called 'digital divide,' we should seek to understand the entire communications experience in rural areas."