John Thune actually said...

"Chairman Barrasso, one quick follow-up on that point. And I fully appreciate the fact, Secretary Wakefield, that you followed the protocols and whatever the bidding requirements to award that contract..."

"There's got to be whistleblower protection so when things go wrong and people report it, they aren't retaliated against."

"The services provided by the Indian Health Service as malpractice, and I stand by those words."

"We need a willing partner at IHS who takes these issues as seriously as I do. As far as I'm concerned, this conversation is far from over."