I dont know how the other senators see me. I hope they see me as a farmer. Thats really what I am. But I dont think they see me on a tractor or fixing equipment. I hope they see me grounded, as somebody who has common sense.

Youve got to have a good public education system so small-business owners, when they locate to an area, are confident their kids are getting the best education possible. I feel strongly about local control in school districts.

Healthcare is very much a high priority for me. Healthcare is also a huge issue for business, both big and small.

I don't want to weaken the Patriot Act. I want to repeal it.

I think people need to know what they're eating. That's why I support "country of origin" labeling. That's why I support labeling of GMO's.

Montanans elected me to the Senate to do away with shady backroom deals and to make government work better.

I take my vacation on the combine and tractor.