Jon Tester actually said...

I spent years on this committee fighting attempts to drain the livelihood of Montanans to float barges downstream.

Tester emphasizes the importance of protecting Montana's economic interests over downstream barge traffic.

02/06/2013

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There's an overwhelming attitude in this country that bigger is better.

What about land swaps that could occur... Would it prevent that?

If they get under this settlement or decision, if they get recognized, they still would be landless Indians.

I just want to know how it impacts those seven, if that is in your statement, and how the impact would be on the tribes.