John Thune actually said...

"Statement of Senator Thune"

"I would ask any who want to keep the government shut, tell us what parts of the government you want to keep shut."

"I think we can do much better, and if we did follow regular order, do the budget, do the appropriation bills the way they're supposed to be done, we wouldn't find ourselves in this situation."

"I would vote for an amendment that you would offer that would fix that particular situation for Captain Colburn."