John Thune actually said...

Mr. Chairman, if there's no objection I'd like to yield my place in the order to Senator Inhofe.

I want to thank you for holding this important hearing, and also thank our witnesses for their attendance today.

I would appreciate any update that our Air Force witnesses can provide on its investigation of that casualty.

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