John Thune actually said...

"Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing in South Dakota, and I want to speak out to the commission and those who are affected most by the Indian Health Services and those are..."

"Unfortunately, IHS has not been transparent and they have not been forthcoming about these issues."

"We cannot accept failure or complacency, and, as a doctor, I know that quality health care is about putting the patient first."

"Senator Thune will take actions to obtain appropriate funding to implement the findings."