It's a real honor for me to tell you how much we like Montana and how much this legislation is going to just help us in our State.
Ranchers don't want to be jacked around.
It would be a tragedy if we let them down.
I think this is a no-brainer. There's no conflict. People worked very hard to make this happen.
Russia PNTR is a 1-sided agreement that benefits American workers and businesses and requires them to give up nothing in return.
Russia joining the World Trade Organization presents a lucrative opportunity for the United States' economy and American jobs.
Granting PNTR is crucial for U.S. manufacturers, service providers, and agricultural producers to receive the full benefits of Russia's WTO ...
If we do not do it, if we are not trading with Russia, somebody else will.
My time has expired, but I have got to tell you, kids come to me and say, 'What can we do?'
I appreciate that because, I can tell you, in my home State of Montana it has made a big difference.
If the United States passes PNTR with Russia, U.S. exports to Russia are projected to double within 5 years.