John Thune actually said...

"I believe there is a proper Federal role in promoting the safety and security of our national transportation system."

"I feel this is unwise and would have a particularly negative effect on large rural states such as mine."

"During your Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 28, 2009, understanding the sensitivities surrounding this matter, I asked you what you thought of strategically dispersing our carrier fle..."

"In my view, the existing funding formula is no longer serving the best interests of each state and the traveling public."