Jon Tester: “I want to thank you, Mr. Secretary, for the job that you have done over 6 years now in this position.”

Not at all. Uh-uh. No. I mean, the case was laid out and I was part of the jury and make the call.

I appreciate your hard work.

I rise to congratulate Kate M. Kaufer, the fearless leader of my defense staff, on more than 20 years of distinguished Federal service and on her well-earned retirement. For the last 4 years, it has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve…

These are important bills that need to get advanced, and today is the start of that.