John Thune actually said...

Representing South Dakota, agriculture is our number one industry, so I take my position on this Committee very seriously.

Thune emphasizes the importance of agriculture in South Dakota and his commitment to the committee's work.

03/14/2012

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this bill reflects the bipartisan consensus on this issue, and it's had an open and bipartisan process since the very beginning.

I think we've assumed all along that the Senate would have its input on this.

It'll be the subject of probably multiple lawsuits, and I think the courts will probably have something to say about it.

I would keep the 60-vote threshold in place.