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.

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.

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

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.

I take my vacation on the combine and tractor.

I have great faith in the people of Montana; they can't be bought.

I want to remain that family farmer independence, which I think is so critical to this country. I think it's helped build this country.