John Thune actually said...

"we have to, I think, be very concerned about readiness, combat effectiveness, cohesion, recruitment, retention."

"Obviously, you have a public interest requirement that you have to look into, and I am trying to get at the issue with respect to this merger how the FCC might define the public interest standard."

"This is an important subject and one that we obviously want answers on."

"I also understand that the marines at Camp Lejeune have been unable to obtain the EMMA TRICARE benefit for Wounded Warriors"