Jon Tester: “I think consolidation and making sure that we get the most bang for the buck and making sure the money gets to the…”

During my last two races the democratic Party was poison in my attempts to get re-elected.

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.

I would say two things. Number one this administration has totally blown the opportunity to make government more efficient by going in with a -- with a -- with a meat cleaver and just hack up agencies.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the flexibility.