Political Quotes

Jon Tester

The Public Record

Jon Tester is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Montana since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, agriculture, and healthcare throughout his tenure. Tester, who was born on August 21, 1956, has been known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to representing the interests of Montanans in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving the lives of Native American communities and addressing rural issues.

Quotes by year · 200620266,283 total · peak 2023 (1105)
2006: 5 quotes2007: 22 quotes2008: 19 quotes2009: 431 quotes2010: 346 quotes2011: 440 quotes2012: 289 quotes2013: 430 quotes2014: 479 quotes2015: 433 quotes2016: 470 quotes2017: 462 quotes2018: 319 quotes2019: 31 quotes2020: 33 quotes2021: 362 quotes2022: 249 quotes2023: 1,105 quotes2024: 344 quotes2025: 6 quotes2026: 8 quotes
Jul 12, 2023

water is life. Without that, we are nothing.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

However, the suicide and premature non-natural death is too complex from one perspective.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

For the purview of the Committee, the St. Mary's project is an engineering marvel.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

The St. Mary's canal system... is critical for the Hi-Line communities and agriculture.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

What we do not want to see is, we do not want to see smoking as a barrier for veterans not going to get the care that they need.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

Your work has carried that tradition on, thank you.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

I just can't express my appreciation enough.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

What we do not want to see is, we do not want to see smoking as a barrier for veterans not going to get the care that they need.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

Look, we are going to continue to work together to figure out ways we can get health care to our veterans in the best way so that we keep them healthy forever because they have earned that.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

I think we should all agree on that--and regardless, we should be doing everything we possibly can to make sure we have a VA where veterans can get the highest quality of care they deserve.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

We encourage the Committee to work in a bipartisan manner to take the best parts of both bills and combine them into a comprehensive community care bill.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

I would recommend the Not Just a Number Act.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

However, the suicide and premature non-natural death is too complex from one perspective.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

The federal government must honor its commitments to tribal nations.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

I think we should all agree on that--and regardless, we should be doing everything we possibly can to make sure we have a VA where veterans can get the highest quality of care they deserve.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

I would recommend the Not Just a Number Act.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

I appreciate that answer. One of the things that we are seeing in Montana that I think is similar is bad actors buying up manufactured housing communities, and then once the buy them they jack up the lot rent because they can.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

We encourage the Committee to work in a bipartisan manner to take the best parts of both bills and combine them into a comprehensive community care bill.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

Look, Senator Moran and myself come from places where health care is hard to find if you are in the VA.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

I have been critical of past VA administrations because of the failure to do more outreach.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

We support both Senator Tester' and Senator Moran's community care proposals presented here today.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

For the purview of the Committee, the St. Mary's project is an engineering marvel.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

AWP supports Making Community Care Work legislation, which is similar to the HEALTH Act in many ways.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

AWP is supportive of the intent of the legislation.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2023

Today's hearing is a testament to hard work and determination getting done if you fight and work for common sense solutions.

congress.gov

Politicians like Jon Tester