Jon Tester: “I want to thank you and the Vice Chairman for holding this important hearing.”

Many years ago, my Native friends told me that water is life, and it is, for all lives.

This has been a rubber stamp Congress so far.

I appreciate your hard work.

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…