John Thune actually said...

"I write to you to express my strong support of Jim Bridenstine's nomination as NASA Administrator."

"We must ensure that next-generation technologies rise or fall on their merits."

"I believe we're at a critical moment in the development of satellite capability, and I'm excited to hear from our panel of distinguished witnesses today."

"We want to strongly encourage the Administration to nominate the next NOAA Administrator as quickly as possible."