John Thune actually said...

It affects jobs. Tyson employs 41,000 people. USDA estimates there are a million jobs associated with agricultural exports in this country.

This is an issue that just really needs our focus. It is a huge drain on the economy.

A reliable and efficient supply chain is critical to our global competitiveness and to our economy, and the ports are an absolute vital link...

Having an efficient transportation system is really one of the keys to our advantage, our competitive advantage in the global economy.