John Thune actually said...

"I wanted to reiterate to you and remind you of your obligation and responsibility as well as that of Secretary Vilsack and others at USDA to make absolutely certain that you guard the welfare and well..."

"One of the biggest issues and concerns in the State of South Dakota and its number one industry, agriculture, is this proposed rule concerning Waters of the United States."

"I am holding the State conservationists accountable for getting that backlog cleared out."

"Absolutely."