Jon Tester actually said...

I strongly believe that competition drives better acquisition outcomes: it fosters innovation and keeps prices low.

Some folks want it to be used as a political tool, when in fact we ought to be working for the betterment of the country, not for Democrats ...

We need to make sure we're increasing the industrial base so that they can meet these goals

The technological edge and high-end capabilities that we have enjoyed since the end of the Cold War is also eroding.