Jon Tester actually said...

"Their action--the action by ConocoPhillips--is further evidence of the consensus that withdrawal of these Federal lands is the only path forward."

"We understand that the existing, judicially suspended leases (in 1988) may in fact have little or no legal basis for being maintained."

"Withdrawing future mining, oil and gas drilling, and geothermal development on federal lands located in the headwaters of Haskill Creek will help achieve this goal, and further safeguard our community..."

"Thank you for the opportunity to present written testimony in support of S. 3075, the North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2010, introduced by Montana Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester."