Jon Tester actually said...

"to have a Chinese surveillance balloon flying over a State like Montana, which has our ICBMs and is critical to deterrence to any sort of conflict is disturbing, to say the least."

"I applaud these measures."

"Ultimately, I want to make sure that taxpayers are not left holding the bag."

"I am skeptical, but I am here to hear from both you, the proponents and opponents."