John Thune actually said...

We need to be honest about our expectations of the Coast Guard if we continue to underfund it year, after year, after year.

Thune emphasizes the need for adequate funding for the Coast Guard.

04/07/2014

More John Thune Quotes

What happened in Hawaii raises some basic policy questions.

The Wireless Emergency Alert system is a critical tool for public safety.

The authority to send missile alerts should rest with the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.

A missile attack is not a local responsibility.