John Thune actually said...

"Unfortunately, IHS has not been transparent and they have not been forthcoming about these issues."

"We need a willing partner at IHS who takes these issues as seriously as I do. As far as I'm concerned, this conversation is far from over."

"The services provided by the Indian Health Service as malpractice, and I stand by those words."

"Investing more taxpayer money in a dysfunctional system will only compound the problem."