John Thune actually said...

Public transportation does not exist as a practical matter for average South Dakotans to attend a PTA meeting or to get to church on a Sunda...

I believe there is a proper Federal role in promoting the safety and security of our national transportation system.

I think Senator Hutchison today--her proposal to let some states opt out of the Federal program represents one path forward.

I feel this is unwise and would have a particularly negative effect on large rural states such as mine.