John Thune actually said...

"If we are going to continue to see the types of commodity prices that have helped agriculture prosper in the last few years, we have to continue to look for ways to open up more markets around the wor..."

"I want to make sure that we get a farm bill put in place that ensures we have a good economic safety net."

"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."