Jon Tester actually said...

"this really stinks. I mean, it really smells really bad, and I guess smelling bad is not a crime."

"Yes."

"I hope this all works, because I think it is absolutely essential that it works."

"OK, Tim, the only time I get in fights with folks who are talking is when they do not give me a 'yes' or 'no' answer when I really ask it."