I will tell you, in the case of education, you have to make the investment if youre going to get the return. Theres no doubt about that. Its a proven fact the return is there if you make the investment. It really is about priorities.

I think there is some real therapy in getting your hands in the dirt and working with food.

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.

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

Montana's ranchers raise the best cattle in the world. If Taco Bell needs to beef up, they can give their customers the highest quality meat around by using Montana beef, and in the process, supporting agriculture jobs in Montana.

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

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.