John Thune actually said...

"The airlines do have an issue that the Federal Government owns the production line of a major commercial industry and that's the airlines."

"We need to get the FAA reauthorized. They are the principal agency responsible for managing air travel and ensuring that it's safe."

"I want to associate myself with the comments from the Senator from Indiana with regard to that issue. I absolutely agree with everything you said."

"I do want to thank all our nominees for their willingness to serve."