John Thune actually said...

"I would appreciate any update that our Air Force witnesses can provide on its investigation of that casualty."

"Mr. Chairman, if there's no objection I'd like to yield my place in the order to Senator Inhofe."

"What specific milestones should we, as Members of Congress, expect in this next year in order for us to know that the program is on track?"

"There can be no doubt that, among the entire defense enterprise, combat tactical aviation presents some of the most significant challenges for all of the Services."