Jon Tester actually said...

"Thank you. David, we look forward to working together to make this confirmation happen as quickly as you can get your stuff in."

"If anyone wants to extend the life of that program, without also taking the steps needed to make it work better for veterans, you are going to have to go through me."

"I do not want any veteran in this country in harm."

"I appreciate you accepting the responsibility that comes with the duties of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs."