John Thune actually said...

During your Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 28, 2009, understanding the sensitivities surrounding this matter, I asked you ...

I feel this is unwise and would have a particularly negative effect on large rural states such as mine.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Senator Hutchison, for holding today's hearing, and I want to thank our panel for their willingness to serve.

We have an over-dependence upon foreign energy.