John Thune actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Capito, for holding today's legislative hearing to consider the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act."

"I have proudly supported Senator Burr's RPM Act since it was first proposed."

"I question the need for an even greater increase in EPA power and appropriations in light of the recent spending."

"The first bill I will talk about is the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act, which would ensure EPA cannot establish a new cow tax."