Jon Tester: “I think that was the risk before a wreck by politicizing your recognition.”

That's between me and a ballot box.

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

So you may ask what do I see as my greatest accomplishment. As a U.S. Senator, I see my greatest accomplishment as a citizen legislator, having a real full-time job outside this body, in my case, as a farmer. This is what our forefathers…

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…