Jon Tester

Folks in Montana have read this budget and said, including myself, this is not going to do it.

This budget does not indicate you are for it.

Either we are for it or we are not. And you know how good this program is.

We've got to have leadership.

I think it's making a mistake.

I have got a bill to do that.

I think there are some glaring holes in it.

We are subsidizing drugs for other countries through the high prices we pay here to support the research and development.

I think there is also a legitimate concern of Americans being gouged for their prescription drugs.

Do you think Americans should be allowed to import drugs from other countries?

We have to figure out ways to block that, whether it is through your agency or some other agency.

I think the generic drug thing is a huge issue.

I just do not see how that works. You do not have to justify this, because I have heard the 'more with less' from a lot of different folks.

We need to make sure they are safe. But the backlog, whether it is with generics or orphan drugs, as you talked about in your opening statement, is critically important.

I think this is really important. I think, as many of the people on this committee have talked about, prescription drugs is a huge driver in health care costs.

I think he is absolutely right on the premium cigars.

This bill cuts red tape and makes it easier for Main Street lenders to invest in entrepreneurs, families buying their first home and parents sending their kids to college.

We ask that you support the immediate passage of Ranking Member Tester's bill, S. 473, the Educational Development for Troops and Veterans Act

We ask that you support the immediate passage of Ranking Member Tester's bill, S. 473, the Educational Development for Troops and Veterans Act.

Those that deploy have our Nation's gratitude, and they should certainly be entitled to educational benefits as a result of their service.

I am proud to correct the unacceptable benefit inequity that currently exists for those deployed under 12304 Bravo orders.

I will make a commitment to you to do our level best to get this thing to the floor as soon as we can because it is important.

We wish to thank bill sponsor Senator Jon Tester and his staff, who have provided valuable guidance to our organization.

We need to have a budget that accurately reflects what we need to do.

The fact that we have 1.2 percent increase for in-house medical care and 33 percent for outside medical care is disturbing.