John Thune actually said...

"Chairman Thune, as you know, we in South Dakota experienced terrible rail service several years ago that impacted our industry as well as almost every rail shipper in the Northern Plains."

"we particularly thank you, Senator Thune, for the March 31 letter that was sent to all three members of the STB welcoming the Board's steps to complete rulemaking for data collection."

"Chairman Thune, you have been instrumental in addressing the rail concerns of our industry including the service related issues in 2014 and now with enactment of STB reform."

"We appreciate his leadership in passing of the STB reauthorization bill."