John Thune actually said...

"does there need to be a more open and insightful dialogue or debate on the significant challenges confronting the JSF program?"

"To what extent could an increased inventory of long-range bombers, in some ways, make up for the shortfall in Navy and Marine Corp strike fighters?"

"The Commandant of the Marine Corps recently testified to the committee that the Marine Corps will reach IOC in 2012 with a standing squadron ready to deploy."

"The Marine Corps will continue to manage legacy fleets of Harriers and Hornets until introduction of STOVL JSF."