John Thune actually said...

"The Department of Defense estimates that a $1 rise in the price per barrel of oil equates to $130 million per year in their fuel costs."

"I'm wondering maybe if you could talk a little bit about how BCAP would be used by AltAir and other companies to specifically develop alternative aviation fuels."

"I think everyone here today would agree that it's in America's vital interest to secure domestic alternative fuel sources, whether they're synthetic or biofuels."

"What we need is to move forward on getting a continuing of the FAA."