Jon Tester actually said...

"Every day, something is touched--our lives are touched by a Federal employee. And if that Federal employee feels valued, I can tell you, just as in my job, if I feel valued, you are going to do a much..."

"I think it is an issue that we need to address as a Congress, quite frankly, because, from my perspective, I think they may be doing a great job in many cases, but the whole thing with uses and the la..."

"I think it is one of those--not little, if you are impacted--big things that sends just the wrong message to the folks about their worth."

"I think my perspective is there is a place for it, but I think at this point in time, it is being overused."