Jon Tester: “I believe in the people who serve this country, just as Senator Sullivan talked about.”

I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time and there being no further debate, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (S. 1987), as amended, was passed.

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…

No, I don't think so. I think you just got to make sure you know what you're doing, what you stand for and what you've accomplished.

That's between me and a ballot box.