Jon Tester
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Jon Tester is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Montana since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, agriculture, and healthcare throughout his tenure. Tester, who was born on August 21, 1956, has been known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to representing the interests of Montanans in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving the lives of Native American communities and addressing rural issues.
May 17, 2023
I ask unanimous consent that the scheduled vote start immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is on passage of the joint resolution.
May 17, 2023
We send folks off to war, we put it on the credit card. They come back and we make excuses not to fund their benefits.
May 17, 2023
Delivering more money for veterans is not the solution, but delivering better outcomes is.
May 17, 2023
I think that both the Secretary and you gentlemen have shared valuable insight as we move forward with the appropriations process for 2024.
May 17, 2023
We make a promise to those who serve our country to deliver for them, and if the VA is going to make good on that promise, they have to have resources to do so.
May 17, 2023
I think that both the Secretary and you gentlemen have shared valuable insight as we move forward with the appropriations process for 2024.
May 17, 2023
I am also concerned with House efforts to rescind $1.8 billion we already appropriated for delivering veterans' health care.
May 17, 2023
I have said many times that Congress needs to take its cues from the veterans.
May 17, 2023
Getting this fix signed into law by the President is vital, because needed forest management needs to continue versus being delayed by litigation.
May 17, 2023
I am also concerned with House efforts to rescind $1.8 billion we already appropriated for delivering veterans' health care.
May 17, 2023
I am particularly concerned about cutting services to our homeless veterans, who need help from the Department to be able to find living-wage jobs.
May 17, 2023
Delivering more money for veterans is not the solution, but delivering better outcomes is.
May 17, 2023
We send folks off to war, we put it on the credit card. They come back and we make excuses not to fund their benefits.
May 17, 2023
I have said many times that Congress needs to take its cues from the veterans.
May 16, 2023
Unfortunately, we are not in that boat. The folks here in Congress, I think, have forgot what our mission is.
May 16, 2023
We send folks off to war, we put it on the credit card. They come back and we make excuses not to fund their benefits.
May 16, 2023
the Speaker said did not cut benefits, in fact, called the President a liar, when, in fact, the President was the one who was telling the truth.
May 16, 2023
Unfortunately, we are not in that boat. The folks here in Congress, I think, have forgot what our mission is.
May 16, 2023
Delivering more money for veterans is not the solution, but delivering better outcomes is.
May 16, 2023
I am also concerned with House efforts to rescind $1.8 billion we already appropriated for delivering veterans' health care.
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