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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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Apr 23, 2018

That's not a nickname you want in a doctor, and if you consider the prescription drugs we have a problem with in this country right now, it's not the example we need to have so.

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Apr 23, 2018

Yes. And he was the candy man because he handed out prescription drugs like they were candy.

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Apr 17, 2018

I always tell them, 'I'm going to go get recourse in the courts, and when I get done, you're not going to be able to breathe.'

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Apr 17, 2018

If I don't recognize the number, even if it's in my area code, even if it's in my three digit, I don't pick up the phone.

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Apr 17, 2018

I think that the omnibus legislation that Congress just enacted that gives us clear authority to go after callers in other countries will be a helpful starting point.

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Apr 17, 2018

When was the last time the Do Not Call rule was updated?

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Apr 17, 2018

The phone is really critical for jobs and for health care and many of the essential services we have.

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Apr 17, 2018

Does the person who receives the calls have any recourse within the courts?

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Apr 17, 2018

I think it's an important priority.

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Apr 17, 2018

If we do not put some sort of focus on infrastructure in this country in water infrastructure, along with other infrastructure, we are not going to continue to be the leader of the free world.

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Apr 17, 2018

Water is life and critical for economic development.

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Apr 17, 2018

If we do not leave a 21st century economy for our children, we are in big trouble.

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Apr 16, 2018

The National Defense Strategy focuses on preparing for the possibility of a near peer threat.

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Apr 16, 2018

If we have a solution to a problem, we ought not to be creating more of a problem.

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Apr 11, 2018

Do not screw up crop insurance. It is our safety net. It will put us out of business.

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Apr 11, 2018

I hope you have people in your agency that understand family farm agriculture. Otherwise, I am telling you we will see a mass exodus off the land.

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Apr 11, 2018

I guarantee you unequivocally if we are dependent on multinational corporations to feed this country, we have got a national security issue.

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Apr 11, 2018

You cannot be conservative when convenient.

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Apr 11, 2018

I think it smacks of impropriety.

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Apr 10, 2018

Because what I believe are uncertain trade policies, we are going to take more taxpayer dollars and reimburse farmers.

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Apr 10, 2018

I will tell you that it is unacceptable.

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Apr 10, 2018

Don't screw up crop insurance. It is our lifeblood. It is our safety net.

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Apr 10, 2018

Well, the truth is, Sonny--and I really like you. You are really a good guy, and I mean that.

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