John Thune actually said...

"I want to work with my colleagues on this committee to ensure that our consumers in this country have access to affordable, safe and timely air service."

"It will be cold comfort, Mr. Thune, for the family of a victim of an aircraft accident if it's determined that it was due to controller error and that the controller was fatigued at the time and had b..."

"Senator Thune. Right. Let me ask just a general question, too, because you've implemented the nine-hour rest period."

"But we want to make sure that when we do it, we do it in a way that does appropriately protect consumers online without stifling that innovation and growth."