John Thune actually said...

"We just cannot continue to keep this going on and not expect that it is going to have some very, very detrimental and adverse impacts on a whole range of sectors of our economy and all the jobs that g..."

"Having an efficient transportation system is really one of the keys to our advantage, our competitive advantage in the global economy."

"A reliable and efficient supply chain is critical to our global competitiveness and to our economy, and the ports are an absolute vital link in that chain."

"Statement of Senator Thune"