John Thune actually said...

"Our air, our Nation's air traffic control system is being held hostage, and it's not fair to the thousands of workers wanting to get back to work and on the job, and it's not fair to Americans."

"More importantly, production of green jet fuel will mean real economic growth and opportunity, not just in the United States but around the country."

"I, in 2009, sponsored an amendment to the defense authorization bill that allowed for multi-year procurement for alternative 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."