John Thune actually said...

"In order for agriculture to maintain its current role as one of the few shining stars in our economy, our Committee has a tremendous responsibility to create agricultural policy that not only provides..."

"the full potential yet to be seen for rural America to contribute to our Nation's energy independence is going to be really important."

"the number one priority of South Dakotans in the farm bill is a strong Crop Insurance Program."

"We have an epidemic problem with the pine beetle in the Black Hills."