John Thune actually said...

"Representing South Dakota, agriculture is our number one industry, so I take my position on this Committee very seriously."

"I have worked with some of my colleagues on this Committee to develop a program that sort of fits within those parameters I mentioned that is more timely delivered and easier to administer."

"I think that is something that people across this country, particularly in farm country, get and want to make sure that we are doing our part."

"We have a long ways to go to get Russia up to the standards they need to meet."