Jon Tester: “Do you guys have a plan to fix the shortages that you perceive within the contracting. Yes, or no?”

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…

That's between me and the ballot box.

That's because I don't want this race to be nationalized any more than they want it to be nationalized. I'm going to talk about Montana. That's what this race is about.

This Crow Water bill in front of the Committee today is an excellent example of the good work that the Chairman is doing serving his tribe.