John Thune actually said...

"The Senate should address cybersecurity this year, but not in the 'take it or leave it' manner the Majority Leader has pursued in the past."

"Rural communications are a priority of mine, and I am continually amazed at the capabilities that are being delivered in South Dakota."

"As we move forward, we should not allow existing networks to wither or future services to go unoffered because of unpredictable or inadequate universal service support."

"I commend you for continuing these 'state of' hearings to inform our committee about our nation's communications infrastructure."