John Thune actually said...

"We're dealing with unprecedented levels of deficit spending and debt. And when you hear stories like this----it doesn't do anything to bolster the public's confidence in their government and its abili..."

"There's no question that we face a lot of challenges, going forward, when it comes to addressing the changing terrorist threats."

"I hope that--it seems, to me at least, that, given the excess cost for the current contract award, and the flaws in the solicitation process, that TSA ought to take a--undertake a fresh, independent r..."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."