John Thune actually said...

"You did a terrific service with your work, and although I did not agree with every piece of it, the body of work I think was exceptional."

"the U.S. could face a bond market crisis if politicians do not act soon to start cutting the Nation's debt."

"the proposed increases are great, but at some point, the Administration is going to have to lead in figuring out how we pay for this stuff."

"I do not want to beat a dead horse, because I know it has been talked about already at some length."