John Thune actually said...

"Bio-based products hold an exciting future for agriculture and potentially can help the United States to recapture chemicals and manufacturing jobs."

"I think it has dramatically changed and continues to change agriculture in rural America."

"As you know, it is an area of dire need and the consequences of waiting are going to be, as I mentioned, pretty profound for the people on the Reservation."

"I think this is an important subject given the current fiscal and budget and deficit crisis the nation is facing."