John Thune actually said...

The safety data is not there to justify that at this point.

Thune highlights the lack of safety data for a universal mandate.

04/27/2010

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There are media reports, as I referenced earlier, that Takata may have been aware of the dangerous airbag defects as early as 2004.

Does it make sense to have an independent investigation similar to what General Motors did with the ignition switch issue?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

What change have you made in that process that leads you to believe that?