Jon Tester: “Last year was a tough fire season, particularly in Southern Montana.”

Was totally figuratively speaking.

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 ask unanimous consent that the Tester- Daines substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to and the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 2074)…

I ask that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nebraska. ____________________