John Thune actually said...

"Significant and structural changes are needed and this bill boldly steps into that arena as a first attempt to open the dialogue of change."

"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."

"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."