John Thune actually said...

"I hope that the representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will also update the Subcommittee on the accident that occu..."

"Statement of Senator Thune"

"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."

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