Jon Tester: “I ask for the yeas and nays on the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient…”

I think it is a very important piece of legislation.

I think we need to take these things seriously. I think the president and I think, more importantly, the military are taking it very, very seriously.

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…

Was totally figuratively speaking.