John Thune actually said...

"It's critical that confidence be restored and that the utilities and the regulatory agencies responsible for pipelines are held accountable for the safety of their pipelines."

"The Department's intent is to focus on efficiencies that enable movement of resources from overhead activities to fund capabilities required to fight the current war and prepare for future conflicts."

"I remain concerned, however, about the approach of the Administration's reauthorization proposal, which is the basis for the Committee's deliberations."

"We owe it to those who lost their families, friends, or homes in San Bruno, and to those affected by the oilspill in Marshall, to find out what caused these accidents and to take steps to prevent them..."