John Thune actually said...

"I guess I would ask of you is, as you take these issues on, that you take into consideration the impact on rural areas."

"The Consumer Product Safety Commission is an extremely important agency that oversees the safety of over 15,000 consumer products."

"I would like to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member for holding today's hearing."

"If confirmed, you will take over as Chair of the Commission at a very challenging time."