Jon Tester actually said...

"We must grow this program that has seen level funding since its inception in 1996."

"We want to cut red tape, we want to cut excess baloney out of this and if you can help us make sure there is some protection for these folks in here, I think we can get a win-win out of this."

"the U.S. taxpayer cannot be put on the line, and the soldiers, the different branches you represent, shouldn't be put on the line disproportionately."

"I hope this is going to be the year."