Jon Tester actually said...

"I have continued appreciation for his role as Whip and the chairman in the caucus, and so thank you, Senator Durbin."

"We have heard from combatant commands in recent weeks about the daily threats they face."

"I want to start by telling everybody here what an honor it is to serve as chairman of this committee."

"I think it's important that we add value by tapping into academia and private sector, small business and large business."