Jon Tester: “Would you think the folks down in the Dirksen Service Southern Buffet are in sensitive positions?”

Well, I think it's really bad. All you got to do is look at the market. But the truth is, is that if you're a businessman, you understand that what you need in the marketplace is certainty.

I appreciate your hard work.

I think it is a very important piece of legislation.

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…