John Thune actually said...

"Public policy should spur this innovation, encourage testing, and permit nationwide deployment of vehicles across all levels of automation."

"Self-driving vehicles are poised to bring enormous disruption to our transportation networks that will improve our lives and our society."

"We plan to introduce bipartisan legislation that will allow self-driving technology to continue moving forward while ensuring that it is done in a safe, responsible, and secure way."

"I believe that public-private partnerships between the Department of Transportation, industry, academia, and proving grounds will help ensure continued American leadership in innovation."