John Thune actually said...

"The Pipeline Safety Program is funded through user fees."

"I want to come back to the point I made earlier about the positions authorized by the PIPES Act."

"I remain concerned, however, about the approach of the Administration's reauthorization proposal, which is the basis for the Committee's deliberations."

"It's critical that confidence be restored and that the utilities and the regulatory agencies responsible for pipelines are held accountable for the safety of their pipelines."