John Thune actually said...

"I cannot emphasize enough, representing a State where agriculture is our number-one industry, that agricultural trade must be at or near the top of your trade agenda."

"These transportation safety issues have been and will continue to be a major focus of this committee."

"Senator Fischer was key to the reforms in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration."

"Helping our companies expand their ability to compete and tap into foreign markets, as I said earlier, is critical."