Jon Tester: “So, the question becomes for me, and I think for Senator Portman and anybody else who would be here off this Committee…”

I think it's really important for food security. The folks -- this is a ban against China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, folks who don't want to see us exist anymore as a nation.

This Crow Water bill in front of the Committee today is an excellent example of the good work that the Chairman is doing serving his tribe.

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…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Murillo cloture motion be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.