John Thune actually said...

"With more than 90 percent of those deaths attributable to human error, self-driving vehicles--which, after all, can't fall asleep, use drugs or alcohol, or get distracted by texting--have the potentia..."

"The Audi A7 that you took a ride in, Senator Thune, is based on our technology."

"Only the Federal Government can ensure a framework that encourages and enables the development of highly automated vehicles."

"We commend Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, and Senator Peters for their commitment to pursue bipartisan legislation on automated vehicles."