Jon Tester: “We look forward to the proposals in the next few months.”

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…

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

I think it’d be a mistake, a -- really a mistake for national security and for food security.

It is so really, really important that you guys have the home Senators on board for this stuff.