John Thune actually said...

"I appreciate very much your holding this hearing today and providing this Subcommittee with an opportunity to hear from leaders in rural America."

"I look forward to Mr. Tilsen offering his firsthand knowledge and experience to the Ag Committee as we consider how to advance economic development strategies in small communities."

"I want to thank Mark for being here today and very much helping inform our thinking and help shape an agenda that would be good for rural America and good for our tribes."

"I agree with Senator Warner that the tragedy at the Norfolk Navy Yard was very unfortunate."