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

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

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

Im a farmer. I always will be a farmer. When I die, Ill be a farmer. Its something that Ive wanted to do since I was 8 years old. I can tell you also that I see opportunity slipping away for our kids.