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Jon Tester

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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.

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May 16, 2023

Delivering more money for veterans is not the solution, but delivering better outcomes is.

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May 16, 2023

Congress needs to take its cues from the veterans.

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May 15, 2023

I think about 3 percent of our farmland is foreign owned; and of that 3 percent, a very small percentage is owned by Chinese individuals or Chinese entities.

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May 15, 2023

Unfortunately, we are not in that boat. The folks here in Congress, I think, have forgot what our mission is.

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May 13, 2023

I oppose the Biden administration plan to end Title 42 this week without a real plan in place for the strain it will put on an already broken immigration system.

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May 13, 2023

I oppose the Biden administration plan to end title 42 this week without a real plan in place for the strain it will put on an already broken immigration system

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May 11, 2023

I think you know broadband in 2023 is like electricity in the 1940s.

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May 11, 2023

I was one of 10 people that helped build the bipartisan Infrastructure bill, the one that's known as IIJA.

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May 11, 2023

It is critical that the Administration provide Ukraine with what it needs in time to defend and take back its sovereign territory.

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May 11, 2023

I support the ongoing efforts of Senators Murray and Collins who will work with anybody to get the job done.

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May 11, 2023

In light of China's continued military aggression, that sounds plain irresponsible to me, but a majority in the other chamber proposes that.

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May 11, 2023

It sends a terrible signal to our soldiers, our sailors, airmen, Marines around the world when we do these CRs.

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May 11, 2023

The National Environmental Policy Act's current regulations impose significant time and significant cost burdens with an environmental impact statement.

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May 11, 2023

I am hopeful that bipartisan talks can get going in earnest and that cooler heads will prevail before we come to a default.

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May 11, 2023

It sends a terrible signal to our soldiers, our sailors, airmen, Marines around the world when we do these CRs.

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May 11, 2023

the military must also have a sufficient budget top line, and I have serious doubts that the Administration's budget request provides all of the resources necessary to deter an aggressive China and to deal with other global threats.

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May 11, 2023

I am hopeful that bipartisan talks can get going in earnest and that cooler heads will prevail before we come to a default.

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May 11, 2023

The risk of a government default is real. The risk of a government shutdown is real.

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May 11, 2023

I was one of 10 people that helped build the bipartisan Infrastructure bill, the one that's known as IIJA.

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May 11, 2023

It is critical that the Administration provide Ukraine with what it needs in time to defend and take back its sovereign territory.

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May 11, 2023

I will tell you the people on this committee know what the threats are in this world, we need to be able to assist the military in being successful and this is not assisting the military to be successful. It is plain dangerous.

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May 11, 2023

I will tell you the people on this committee know what the threats are in this world, we need to be able to assist the military in being successful and this is not assisting the military to be successful. It is plain dangerous.

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May 11, 2023

I support the ongoing efforts of Senators Murray and Collins who will work with anybody to get the job done.

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May 11, 2023

The risk of a government default is real. The risk of a government shutdown is real.

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May 11, 2023

the military must also have a sufficient budget top line, and I have serious doubts that the Administration's budget request provides all of the resources necessary to deter an aggressive China and to deal with other global threats.

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