John Thune actually said...

"Those dealers being closed in all of our states are struggling to understand why the government is propping up the manufacturers."

"Many of us didn't support the auto bail-out legislation last December, but the fact remains that the taxpayers are now a very big part of this industry."

"What's the rationale for completely closing dealerships now, if you plan to have a larger presence in the same area in the near term?"

"Thank you all very much for being here today. And to Mr. Press and Mr. Henderson, it has got to be uncomfortable for you to have to come here."